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ALTBalaji now available on Amazon’s Fire TV stick globally
MUMBAI: ALTBalaji, the exclusive and original content subscription service, is now available on Fire TV Stick, Amazon’s internet streaming device with voice remote recently launched in India. ALTBalaji will be providing a special introductory offer on their yearly subscription packs to Fire TV users worldwide and will be jointly marketing the service to its audience.
ALTBalaji launched on 16 April 2017 with five original shows and is adding new shows every month 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 artistes 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.
The Fire TV Stick with voice remote is a plug-and-play device that connects to the television’s HDMI port and allows users to access digital video content from a host of providers. ALTBalaji is one of the featured apps on the streaming device, allowing users to access 250 hours of original and exclusive content consisting of shows from all genres in addition to original kids content.
Speaking on the partnership, ALT Digital Media Entertainment CEO Nachiket Pantvaidya said, “ALTBalaji app on Fire TV Stick with voice remote allows Fire TV stick users worldwide to enjoy our original shows and provides the existing consumers the ability to stream the shows on TV screens using the Fire TV Stick with voice remote. This helps expand the reach of our content to smart TVs, which already sees significant traction. This is in line with our philosophy of providing our subscribers maximum options to catch our shows on the screens of their preference.”
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 web series to the portfolio. ALTBalaji already has over 3 million downloads across iOS and Android users and was recently the No.3 top grossing app in iTunes in India in the Entertainment section.
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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.
