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Hotstar and Netflix India get into a Twitter battle
MUMBAI: What happens when an Indian and a global streaming service get into a social media spat? Hotstar and Netflix on their respective Twitter handles have sparked an entertaining battle over a picture that was posted by Netflix India. The Reed Hastings headed company wanted to wish the House Of Cards star Kevin Spacey in style, and they did, with this picture.
Happy birthday, Spacey Ji! #FU2016 pic.twitter.com/iSwaotCmLW
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) July 26, 2016
Hotstar had created a similar image a while back in order to promote its All India Backchod show collaboration On Air With AIB.
.@NetflixIndia We're flattered 🙂 pic.twitter.com/93NvBsP3P3
— hotstar (@hotstartweets) July 26, 2016
The reply from Hotstar started a banter between the duo in a series of tweets.
Netlflix replied back with a GIF from House of Cards saying “Insecurity bores me”.
.@hotstartweets @AllIndiaBakchod pic.twitter.com/f5D5DouNiE
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) July 26, 2016
To which Hotstar replied,
.@NetflixIndia And delusion keeps us entertained! pic.twitter.com/EH7YLaelNP
— hotstar (@hotstartweets) July 26, 2016
.@hotstartweets Glad someone's doing the entertaining 🙂 pic.twitter.com/AEzINmMnjO
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) July 26, 2016
.@NetflixIndia Sure, Pritam can be entertaining too. pic.twitter.com/ajxdp1hWVk
— hotstar (@hotstartweets) July 27, 2016
We don’t know which of the two had the last laugh! But the twitter jousting sure brought a smile on twitterati’s faces!
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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.
