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nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga
MUMBAI: nexGTv has partnered with Reliance Broadcast Network for the worldwide digital rights of the network’s popular channels Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga. The channels will be available for viewing through nexGTv’s platform for viewers around the world, except North America, as a part of nexGTv’s paid packages.
Big Magic offers a rib-tickling line-up of comedy sitcoms which includes mythological and historical comedies, stand-up acts and comedy blockbuster films, along with weekend and festive specials. On the other hand, Big Magic Ganga provides regional entertainment which is focused on audiences from Jharkhand, Bihar and the Purvanchal Region of India.
Talking about the collaboration, nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We, at nexGTv, have always endeavoured to provide the most personalised entertainment options to our viewership across the globe. Our partnership with Reliance Broadcast Network, which is one of the leading television networks in the country, further highlights our commitment to keep expanding the already extensive library of India-centric content available on our platform. We are confident that the Indian expat population will appreciate this latest addition of even more tailored regional and genre-specific content to their entertainment options.”
With the move, nexGTv will also widen its viewership amongst children and teens by engaging them with shows like Baal Krishna, Naya Akbar Birbal and Vikram aur Munja. Both Big Magic and BIG Magic Ganga can be enjoyed by nexGTv users on all platforms, including mobile and web.
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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.
