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discovery+ unveils its lineup of shows for August
Mumbai: August is here and discovery+ has a fresh list of shows that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. This month’s lineup takes you on an adventure – from the center of Tanzania’s unforgiving wildlands captured by BBC’s stunning cinematography to an action-packed survival of the fittest with Bollywood’s renowned actor and martial arts expert, Vidyut Jammwal. For those wanting to get a glimpse into the lives of the uber-rich of Mumbai like the Singhanias and the Birlas, the list features an observational documentary that is sure to tickle your fancy. Each show is crafted to captivate and thrill.
Highlights for August’s content lineup:
. Streets of Gold: Mumbai | 24 August: Meet the glamorous super-rich of Mumbai, India’s most fashionable city. This three-part observational docu-series explores the lives of Mumbai’s one-percenters, business tycoons like Gautam Singhania of the Raymond Group, Yash Birla of the renowned Aditya Birla Group, and Shaadi.com’s CEO Anupam Mittal, among others.
. Serengeti III (BBC) | 3 August: The real-life animal drama set in a spectacular corner of Africa’s Serengeti returns with even bigger, bolder stories and endearing new characters, now narrated by actor and Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh, popularly known for her portrayal of Lady Danbury. This six-part series is directed by Emmy award-winning director and producer John Downer.
. Adrishya | 15 August: In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. It’s not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. Comprising 13 riveting episodes, experience life from the point of view of India’s great spies, living through the danger, fear, triumphs, and captures.
. India’s Ultimate Warrior: Reloaded | 11 August: Martial arts expert Vidyut Jammwal assembles 16 elite athletes and fighters from across India to compete in his Warrior Temple for the title of India’s Ultimate Warrior. In this eight-episode series, the fighters compete in an array of extreme challenges, each designed to test them on the five pillars of becoming a warrior: control, determination, focus, balance, and survival.
. Expedition Unknown: Sharks vs. Nazis in Paradise | 13 August: Just off Florida’s coast, Josh Gates braves shark-infested waters in search of an American ship sunk by a Nazi U-boat during WWII. In this one-off episode, Josh joins Tristan Guttridge, who has a bold new strategy to use sharks as spies to uncover the wreck.
. Expedition from Hell – The Lost Tapes | 20 August: Former military demolition expert Mickey Grosman leads a bunch of novice survivalists on a doomed Amazon expedition. See over 700 hours of archival footage detailing the hilarity, danger, and absurdity of the Amazon 5000. It’s Fyre Fest — in the jungle.
. Gold Rush S14 | 7 August: The hunt for treasures is back for its 14th season. Parker Schnabel decides whether to scale back or bet it all on buying Dominion Creek. Rick Ness returns to mine after going MIA for a year. The Beets finally get access to their coveted claims on the Indian River, but an absent kid may derail the dynasty.
. Ekaant – India’s Abandoned History S2 | 7 August: Traveling through the spread-out palaces and deserted forts, the show documents and investigates the eerie processes of abandonment of each site. How flourishing towns and cities came to be in ruins is the question each episode of this 12-part series seeks to answer.
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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.
