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Anthony Jeselnik to take India by storm!
Mumbai: Get ready, India! The king of dark comedy, Anthony Jeselnik, is all set to make his India debut, bringing the ‘Bones and All’ tour to our shores. Presented by ‘The DeadAnt Loop’ – a new IP by DeadAnt Live that offers unparalleled live experiences across the country featuring comedy from around the world – the tour will see Jeselnik perform in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru from 8 to 10 August 2024.
Over a career spanning over two decades, Anthony has carved a niche for himself in the world of stand-up comedy. Here are five compelling reasons you shouldn’t miss Anthony’s maiden tour of India:
. Experience Jeselnik’s Signature Dark Humour Live- Anthony Jeselnik is famous for his razor-sharp wit and dark humour. His comedy often dives into taboo subjects with a fearless, unapologetic approach that will leave you gasping for air, in the best way possible. Watching him live is an electrifying experience that just can’t be replicated through a screen.
. Witness a Master of Delivery and Timing- Jeselnik’s comic timing and deadpan delivery is nothing short of impeccable. His ability to build up tension and deliver punch-lines with precision makes his live shows uniquely captivating. Each joke is a perfectly crafted piece of art that you need to see in person to truly appreciate.
. A Rare Opportunity for Indian Audiences- This is Anthony Jeselnik’s first tour in India, making it a historic and rare event for comedy fans in the country. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the audience that gets to see one of the world’s top comedians perform live right in your city.
. Engage with Thought-Provoking Comedy- Jeselnik’s humour does more than just make you laugh, it makes you think. His jokes challenge societal norms and provoke thought, offering sharp insights wrapped in wickedly funny packages. It is comedy that entertains and stimulates the mind, leaving you laughing and pondering long after the show ends.
. Join a Night of Unforgettable Laughter- There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a live comedy show. The shared laughter, the collective gasps, the contagious energy of a room full of comedy fans, it’s an experience like no other. Jeselnik’s ‘Bones and All’ act promises a night of side-splitting laughter that you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Gaming
MTG gaming chief Benninghoff joins NODWIN board as esports firm primes for IPO
The Gurugram-based esports firm is pursuing a public listing, has returned to profitability and is growing revenues by 42 per cent
GURUGRAM: NODWIN Gaming is moving fast. The Gurugram-based gaming and esports company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round, appointed UBS as lead adviser for both the round and a subsequent public listing, and landed a heavyweight board director, all in one go.
The new board member is Arnd Benninghoff, executive vice president of gaming at Stockholm-listed Modern Times Group (MTG), who has overseen the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. He is no stranger to building things: Benninghoff has founded and built fifteen companies, served as chief digital officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, managing director of SevenVentures, and chief executive of Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his career as a journalist at Deutsche Presse Agentur and various TV networks, holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in business and administration from the University of Münster, and previously sat on the board of Edgeware AB.
The numbers back the ambition
NODWIN is not pitching a story without substance. The company has returned to EBITDA profitability and posted a 42 per cent year-on-year revenue surge, reaching $58.5m in the first nine months of FY2026. The pre-IPO round will combine a primary issuance to fund global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale to give existing shareholders some liquidity.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, said Benninghoff understands “the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios.”
Benninghoff, for his part, said the company “sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
A portfolio built for the global south
Founded in 2014 by Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has quietly assembled one of the more compelling esports portfolios outside the Western hemisphere. Its properties include DreamHack India and Comic Con India, and it recently acquired StarLadder, the Ukraine-based tournament organiser behind premier events in CS:GO and Dota 2. The company also serves as a long-term strategic marketing partner for the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world’s most prominent fighting game tournament, helping push it into new geographies.
Its geographic focus spans South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Backers include Nazara Technologies, KRAFTON, Sony Group Corporation, JetSynthesys, and the founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments.
What comes next
With UBS running the books, a board freshly reinforced with European media and gaming expertise, and revenue heading in the right direction, NODWIN is laying the groundwork deliberately. The esports industry has burned investors before with big promises and thin margins. NODWIN’s return to profitability, combined with a real portfolio of owned intellectual properties across gaming, music and youth culture, gives it a more credible runway than most. The IPO clock is now ticking.
