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Amazon miniTV announces new show ‘Murder in Agonda’
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV has announced a new crime thriller “Murder in Agonda” set for the premiere on 8 April. Created by Arré Studio and directed by Vikram Rai, the five-part murder mystery stars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Aasif Khan, Kubra Sait, and Lillete Dubey in lead roles.
The crime series will have fresh episodes releasing every Friday.
“Amazon miniTV has been offering its viewers a continuous stream of engaging and good quality content for free, and we are elated to be releasing Arré Studio’s crime drama thriller. Featuring some of the country’s finest talent, we are positive that this show will resonate well with audiences,” said Amazon Advertising head Girish Prabhu.
“We at Arré Studio are excited to partner with Amazon miniTV to bring this unorthodox crime thriller series to our audiences. It is a marquee project for us, and it builds on the success of our previous productions, ‘Transistor’ and ‘Sorry Bhaisaab,’ while marking our foray into the genre of ‘cozy mysteries’,” shared Arré Studio’s creative director Sharan Saikumar. “We are confident that the strong narrative and powerful performances of a stellar cast will leave the audience hooked and wanting for more.”
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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.
