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ShemarooMe expands in the USA Market
MUMBAI: ShemarooMe, a one-stop destination for bollywood films, classic cinema, Gujarati and other regional movies, devotional and kids’ content is now available on the Roku platform to users in the US. The availability of the channel on Roku devices further strengthens ShemarooMe’s presence in the US market by offering its vast library of Bollywood and regional language content. The collaboration allows Roku users access to ShemarooMe’s varied Indian content on their smart TV.
With an ardent fan-base of Indian content including movies, regional cinema, kids and devotional content, the US market has always been positively receptive towards Indian content. Bollywood and Indian regional content are popular not only amongst Indians residing in the US but also with the natives in the US region and has seen an increase demand in viewership.
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited Digital COO Zubin Dubash commented “We are delighted to launch ShemarooMe on the Roku platform. Now, Roku customers can enjoy a lean-back experience of over 10,000 hours of their favorite Indian masala content on the ShemarooMe channel on their Roku devices.”
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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.
