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Mitron TV appoints Bhawin Jagad as product design director
KOLKATA: Indian short-format video app Mitron has roped in Bhawin Jagad as director – product design. He brings with him more than a decade of experience in technical leadership and product design.
In his new role, Jagad will lead the development of new product designs whilst working on improving existing designs. He will also oversee the implementation of product design policies and will evaluate the feasibility of new design ideas. He joins Mitron’s senior leadership team and will work closely with vice-president of product Rumit Anand.
Prior to his role at Mitron, Jagad served as director of product design at InVideo, an online video creator, where he was responsible for creating and successfully launching two versions of the online video editor. A self-taught UI and UX designer, Bhawin has experience across multiple sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, social media, digital and influencer marketing amongst others. He has previously worked with leading companies such as IFANow, The Glitch, and Stylabs, and served renowned brands like Google India, Lakme, Yamaha, Nutella, Fererro Rocher along with several Bollywood production houses.
“I am delighted to welcome Bhawin to the Mitron family,” said Anand. “Bhawin brings with him a wealth of experience and has built some solid product solutions in his previous roles. His appointment reinforces Mitron’s mission of providing a world-class product. I’m looking forward to watching the team push the boundaries in the short video domain with innovations.”
Jagad added, “I have joined a progressive company at a very exciting time. Mitron is a success story and has carved a niche for itself in the social media ecosystem. I am thrilled to be part of this journey and look forward to building high-quality usable product interfaces for users.”
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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.
