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Chingari’s World Music Day concert raises funds for Covid relief
Mumbai: Homegrown short-video sharing platform, Chingari has been at the forefront of out-of-the-box fun engagements for its users. Recently, the ‘Chingari World Music Day Concert’ under #MusicForACause successfully achieved musical fun while supporting the country in its fight against the pandemic. The event was aimed at offering aid for pandemic relief by donating its entire share of profits.
Chingari App’s co-founder & CEO Sumit Ghosh said, “Chingari does not believe in being just a run-of-the-mill short-video sharing platform. ‘Chingari World Music Day Concert’ under #MusicForACause was our way to connect with the ever-growing user base and keep them engaged in a manner that they enjoy as well as feel included. The event gave users an opportunity to come together for a good cause. It was all about staying entertained while being safe, being useful, and having a great time under a single roof.”
Chingari App’s co-founder & COO Deepak Salvi said, “We, at Chingari, are aware of the brutal scars that the pandemic has etched in our hearts permanently. But that shouldn’t stop us from enjoying and being there for each other in such times. People’s tremendous response is proof that they want to enjoy and prefer doing it through music. The huge profit donated to the pandemic relief support has left us smiling and reveals that the Chingari family wears its heart on its sleeve. We look forward to rolling out more such activities in the coming times.”
The concert saw an exciting line-up of celeb performers – from Salim Merchant, Ved Sharma, Sahil Sharma to Indian Idol Season one finalist Harish Moyal, Abhijit Sawant, and Paroma Dasgupta.
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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.
