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dittoTV bags Social Samosa media award
MUMBAI: dittoTV, India’s leading live TV platform, has bagged the Bronze Award in the first edition of Best Social Media Brands Awards, organized by popular social media news portal Social Samosa, in the Media and Entertainment category. The awards saw over 130 entries pouring in across 25 categories. dittoTV, India’s leading LIVE TV platform has observed phenomenal growth since its launch in June 2016, and has now emerged a winner in the social media space.
Commenting on the addition of this feather in dittoTV’s cap, Archana Anand – Head of Digital – India Z5 Business says, “In a digital world where brands need to be engaging and regularly connect with their audience, this win for dittoTV comes as an achievement that will make us compete with full gusto and vie for the top-spot in the coming year.”
dittoTV has witnessed a spike in the number of followers and engagement across its social media platforms, such as, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and the dittoTV blog due to its interactive and engaging social media presence. Viewers stay hooked to the OTT platform owing to the vast bouquet of content that it offers, across multiple genres, and at an extremely affordable price.
Pitted amongst other stalwarts in the social media space, dittoTV is the only OTT player to have won an award for masterfully engaging an audience over an extended period, especially during its #BeesKaTV campaign in July, last year. Launched in June 2016, at a disruptive price of INR 20, dittoTV succeeded in democratizing television for viewers across India. The campaign generated tremendous buzz on all social platforms & helped in establishing the brand as the go-to LIVE TV platform for the Indian youth.
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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.
