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Indian pop sensation Zaeden announces India tour
Mumbai: India’s thriving pop music artist Zaeden announces the start of his 2023 tour starting 6 October and will culminate on 3 December. This multi-city tour kickstarts with its first show in Mumbai at the Jio World Drive and will be brought to seven more cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Indore, Bhopal, Pune, Bengaluru and Nagpur. More cities are expected to be added as part of the tour in the coming weeks.
The tour has been curated by Paytm Insider in partnership with Represent and Re:Play.
Zaeden is a well-known name in India’s thriving pop music scene, known for his innovative and contemporary body of work. From the moment he released his first track, ‘Tere Bina,’ he established himself as a veteran in the music industry, achieving over 40 million streams on his debut album ‘Genesis 1:1.’ His impressive live performances include appearances on global stages such as ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Ushuaia,’ making him one of the first Indians to grace these platforms. In 2017, he even had the honour of opening for Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour in Mumbai. Zaeden is not only a talented musician but also a fashion-forward artist and a favourite of many brands. He has played a pivotal role in leading the pop music revolution in India and is poised to make a global impact in the near future.
Through the ‘Revelation Tour’, the sensational singer returns to the stage, ready to captivate the audience with his hit songs including the chart-topping “Tere Bina.” Alongside Zaeden’s electrifying performance, the tour guarantees an exhilarating auditory journey that will undoubtedly mesmerise and delight all his fans.
Varun Khare, Business Head, Paytm Insider said, “Zaeden’s vocals and tunes have seriously hit home with the younger crowd. His previous tour, ‘A to Zae’ was quite successful and this one’s going to soar even higher. We’ve gone all out to make sure fans get an epic experience during the Revelation Tour and enjoy his live performances the way they should truly be enjoyed.”
The Revelation Tour will cover the following cities starting with:-
- Mumbai on 6 October at Jio World Drive
- Kolkata on 20 October at JW Marriott
- Delhi on 27 October (Venue TBA)
- Indore on 18 November at Phoenix Citadel Mall
- Bhopal on 19 November (Venue TBA)
- Pune on 25 November (Venue TBA)
- Bengaluru on 26 November (Venue TBA )
- Nagpur on 3 December at Dabo Club and Kitchen
The tickets for this start at Rs 499. For more details and to book your tickets, log on to Paytm Insider now!
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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.
