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BookMyShow Live brings Nigel Ng’s Haiyaa World Tour to India
Mumbai: Are you ready to have your cooking skills diced, sliced and chopped by the Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger? BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, is bringing the popular internet sensation to Delhi-NCR for the India leg of The Haiyaa World Tour, in association with Live Nation.
The 33-year-old comedian, best known for his online persona Uncle Roger, has entertained audiences across the globe including sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Jakarta, Singapore and more with his The Haiyaa World Tour, and now finally makes his way to India to meet his Indian nieces and nephews, as he calls his fans! Get your MSG and rice cooker ready, because you’re about to get a taste of the global phenomenon who can show you the right way to make fried rice! Comedy fans across the country, gear up for an uproarious night as Ng is set to bring his unique blend of wit, observational comedy and cultural commentary to captivate audiences in India for the first time.
Uncle Roger is bringing his comedic chops (and unsolicited opinions) to Asia and India is on his list! The India leg of the tour will serve audiences an incredible show on 21 September 2024 at 7:30 pm at Bharat Mandapam, IECC, Delhi-NCR. Tickets are now live on BookMyShow, starting at Rs. 1500/-. Get ready for Ng’s witty humour and his ability to connect with the audience.
Excited for his debut show in India, Nigel Ng commented, “Uncle Roger and I are beyond thrilled to bring The Haiyaa World Tour to India. We’ve seen phenomenal support from Indian nieces and nephews, and cannot wait to finally meet everyone in person. Wear orange and get ready for some roasting!”
BookMyShow chief of business – live events Owen Roncon said, “Laughter is a universal language and we’ve seen audiences enjoy stand-up comedy by both Indian and international comedians with houseful shows, and Nigel Ng’s The Haiyaa World Tour will be no different. There’s a strong sense of relatability in his Asian anecdotes that will surely have the audience in splits. The stand-up comedy genre has seen a seismic shift over the last few years in India, and in fact, international artists are increasingly recognising a strong potential from the Indian market. We’re excited to bring the talented internet sensation, with his quirky one-liners and funny audience digs, to perform live in India!”
Nigel Ng’s The Haiyaa Tour promises to be a side-splitting evening filled with uncle Roger’s snarky remarks in the first half of the show, followed by Ng’s trademark humour, which effortlessly blends his Malaysian-Chinese heritage with universal themes and experiences. From hilarious anecdotes about family dynamics to insightful observations on modern life, Nigel Ng’s comedic prowess has garnered him a massive following worldwide, and his India tour is expected to be no exception. The tour marks another milestone in Ng’s remarkable career, as he continues to traverse borders and connect with audiences from diverse backgrounds.
Nigel Ng rose to viral fame in mid-2020 with the introduction of his Internet alter ego, a grouchy middle-aged bloke with a strong Cantonese accent and unapologetic pride in Asian culture. The YouTube clip of Uncle Roger’s harsh but hilarious critique of videos as people prepared egg fried rice resonated with audiences in Asia and the rest of the world and his first video has since received over 37 million views.
Apart from performing his Uncle Roger sketch, Ng, who’s now based in London, also makes appearances on BBC and hosts comedy podcast Rice to Meet You with Chinese-born/Swedish-based stand-up comic Evelyn Mok aka Aunty Helen.
As a stand-up, Nigel has been nominated for the Best Newcomer Award for his sold-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019 and sold out several runs throughout the UK and Europe. His TV credits include Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central and Roast Battle, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, and ITV’s Jonathan Ross Comedy Club.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
