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BigFlix gets into licensing agreement with Vishesh Films
MUMBAI: BigFlix customers have a reason to rejoice and why? Well, the movie-on-demand service by Reliance Entertainment Digital, in order to strengthen its Bollywood offering has formed a licensing agreement with Vishesh Films. The agreement will allow users to stream as well as download several movies produced under the banner over the years.
With this alliance, BigFlix continues to tie up with leading entertainment companies, thereby acquiring internet rights of some of the best titles of the industry.
The catalogue that is now live on BigFlix, offers some highly acclaimed movies from the past produced by Vishesh Films like Sadak, Ghulam, Sir etc. The recent releases of the production house that included movies like Jannat, Kalyug,Murder and Jism series are also being offered.
What’s more? One can enjoy these movies minus ads and at the time and space of their convenience by just logging into BigFlix on the smart device – PC, mobile or tablet by just single login.
Commenting on the addition in the catalogue, Reliance Entertainment Digital CEO Manish Agarwal said in a release, “Vishesh Films has been amongst the most popular banners in Bollywood for 25 years now. Home to veterans like Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt, the banner has given Bollywood a variety of films – from intense and hard-hitting subjects, to romantic musicals and commercial films based on para-science. Having these films is a definite value addition for BigFlix subscribers.”
The move will benefit over one million registered users and over 100,000 subscribers of BigFlix. The movies can be streamed or downloaded and watched offline using the newly launched ‘download’ feature, at no additional cost.
‘Vishesh Films has been a banner that represents a very diverse, powerful and identifiable library of films and we are glad to have bought it to the finger tips of our audiences with the emergence of platforms like BigFlix,” said Vishesh Films producer and director Vishesh Bhatt.
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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.
