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FremantleMedia’s Confessions: It’s Complicated was exclusive on Facebook
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia’s first web series Confessions: It’s Complicated, launched exclusively on Facebook, has garnered 40 million hits by the finale of the show. The media house claims that they witnessed 70,000 live interactions with the cast of Confessions. The show based on constant audience interaction received 11.5 million views on Facebook.
Confessions is a story of three girls Nupur Murthy, Sameera Saxena and Raka Ghosh who has moved to Mumbai to pursue their dreams to make it big. The girls set out to explore various aspects of their lives and the show is a coming-of-age tale of these girls.
The Branded Entertainment and Digital Partnership head Ron Crasto commented, “ 86% of Confessions was watched on the mobile phone. The interactions of the fans with the stars not just came from the top 6 cities but also cities like Lucknow , Surat , Jaipur, Indore, Bhopal . The integrations of all the sponsor brands was seamless in the show and was followed through Facebook brand post and was engaging with the audience.”
FremantleMedia India business head Vidyuth Bhandary commented, “As a company, we are constantly looking to create innovative content for our clients, audience and at times the platform itself. Confessions was the first drama web-series on Facebook & was also the first web-series to use the Facebook Live application. Being the first web series to have crossed 11.5 million views on Facebook, Confessions was able to achieve this success due to newer innovations and seamless sponsor integrations. We aim to bring more content to entertain our audiences.”
FremantleMedia has also tied up with brands like Myntra,Gillette Venus,Nano Gen X /Saavn and Miss Malini. It not only gave a lot of traction to the show but also got a lot of brand value for the associated brands. The show saw a huge success across the country and for the first time ever, tied up with Saavn to release the first ever audio series for the show. FremantleMedia also invited fans from top 6 metro cities for Facebook live fan interactions.
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Samay Raina confirms return of India’s Got Latent after controversy
Still Alive mixes humour and reflection as comedian revisits 2025 row
MUMBAI: Samay Raina has signalled a possible return of his controversial show India’s Got Latent, using his latest stand-up special Still Alive to address the past and hint at what lies ahead.
Released on YouTube, the special marks Raina’s most candid take yet on the backlash that forced the show off air in 2025. While much of the performance leans on humour, it also dips into more reflective territory, offering a glimpse into the emotional toll of the controversy.
Recounting the fallout, YouTube comedian samay raina said, “We were both extremely unsettled. How would we navigate this? It was terrifying. We were lost as to what was happening.” He also spoke about a moment involving fellow comedian Balraj Ghai’s family, describing it as overwhelming and difficult to process.
The personal impact of the episode came through most strongly when Raina spoke about his family. He admitted he struggled to even answer a call from his mother during the crisis. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I hesitated to answer her call and show my tear-streaked face. How would she react? My mom is unaware of anything except how to love.”
Amid the introspection, Raina also dropped a clear hint about the future of his show. While he believes the first season ended on a high note, he confirmed that he intends to revive it. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I will bring back the show because it used to be fun making it.”
The original run of India’s Got Latent had been pulled down following widespread criticism and legal scrutiny over controversial remarks that went viral, prompting debates around content boundaries in India’s digital entertainment space. Raina later removed episodes and issued an apology, stepping back from major releases for a period.
His return now appears more measured, blending humour with reflection and signalling a creative reset. He also hinted that the next iteration of the show could be more raw and unfiltered, though details remain under wraps.
For fans, the takeaway is simple. The show that sparked both laughter and debate may be gearing up for a second act, with Raina ready to test the limits once again, this time with a sharper sense of where the lines lie.
