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MX Player appoints Suresh Menon as content and creative head, MX Studios
Mumbai: MX Player has appointed Suresh Menon as content and creative head of MX Studios.
Menon is an actor-comedian who has worked in the Indian film industry and featured in more than 50 films in his career and over 100 TV shows. Previously, he was the co-founder and managing director of the digital media company One Network Entertainment. He is also well-known for his 12-year stint at 93.5 RED FM as a radio jockey.
“I have been a part of the media and entertainment fraternity for close to two decades and I have had a vast experience in scripting, ideating and storytelling across formats like theatre, television, films, and web series. I am excited to bring these strengths to my new role as the content and creative head for MX Studios,” said Suresh Menon.
Menon’s notable appearances include his roles in the films “Houseful,” “Dasvidaniya,” “Phir Hera Pheri,” “Dil Toh Pagal Hai,” “Partner,” and “Bheja Fry 2.” He has also appeared as a judge on the game show “Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun” along with Chunky Pandey.
“We are delighted to announce the launch of MX Studios that will curate and produce scripted narratives in an entertaining fashion & we are excited to have Suresh Menon on board,” stated MX Media chief operating officer Nikhil Gandhi. “Having demonstrated a history of working across different entertainment media as well as running his own content production business, we believe he is the perfect addition to the team at MX Studios.”
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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.
