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ALTBalaji integrates JioMoney as a payments platform
MUMBAI: ALTBalaji, a digital platform for original content subscription service, has integrated with JioMoney, the mobile wallet from Reliance Payment Solutions Limited.
The integration will enable easy and hassle-free subscription payments for ALTBalaji’s customers. With over 250 hours of original content, ALTBalaji has become a popular service.
ALTBalaji was launched on 16 April 2017 with five original shows, and adds new shows every fortnight for its viewers to binge-watch. The content is created by some of the best talent of the Indian entertainment industry, including critically acclaimed directors and actors. The long illustrious list of artists comprises of Nagesh Kukunoor, Juhi Chawla, Nimrat Kaur, Rajkumar Rao, Hansal Mehta, Sakshi Tanwar, Ram Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Sameer Soni, Yudhishtar Urs, Dipannita Sharma Atwal, and more.
JioMoney is the PPI wallet offered by Reliance to carry out instant cashless transactions. Jio Money offers a safe and secure platform for making digital transactions at both physical and online stores. JioMoney has been consistently enhancing the digital transaction ecosystem in the country. JioMoney users can do mobile and DTH recharges, make everyday payments at physical stores, send/receive money, pay insurance premiums, manage finances, get great deals, and much more. Simultaneously JioMoney Merchants can also leverage the digital ecosystem to bring greater choice and benefits to their customers.
Commenting on the partnership, Nachiket Pantvaidya, CEO of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd said, “ALTBalaji is the #1 repository of original and exclusive Indian content in the OTT space today. Our integration enables us to synergistically target quality content to JioMoney consumers while allowing an easy and quick means to pay and subscribe via JioMoney”.
ALTBalaji launched with shows like DevDD, Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, Boygiri, Bewafaa sii Wafaa, Romil & Jugal and have added The Test Case starring Nimrat Kaur and Maya Thirrai – the first Tamil original digital series to the portfolio.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
