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JioHotstar to live stream Mahashivratri: The Divine Night
MUMBAI: JioHotstar is accelerating its live event offerings following the success of the Coldplay, concert stream. On 26 March at 6 pm, the platform will launch ‘Mahashivratri: The Divine Night’ – a first-of-its-kind, multi-format, multi-location live event delivering an immersive experience of the festival.
Combining storytelling and technology, the platform will make Lord Shiva celebrations accessible to millions of users. Viewers can witness over 20 aartis from all Jyotirlingas in real time across multiple streams.
JioHotstar has partnered with Isha Foundation to broadcast their rituals and musical performances, including meditations and teachings by Sadhguru. Popular singer-composer Sona Mohapatra will lead performances spanning different genres.
The event will also feature live meditations from The Art of Living, led by spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who commented: “Mahashivratri is an occasion to align with the cosmos to connect with the Divinity within.”
Additionally, viewers can enjoy a special three-hour episode of ‘Devo Ke Dev… Mahadev’ showcasing the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Sadhguru added: “Through JioHotstar, this powerful night becomes even more accessible, where technology bridges distances and spirituality unites us all.”
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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.
