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Unleash your inner comedian with DeadAnt’s “Zero To 60” comedy workshop
Mumbai: DeadAnt a new-age media and entertainment business with a focus on Indian and international comedy, partners with one of India’s pioneers in standup comedy, Kunal Rao to present “Zero to 60” – Level 1 of a standup comedy writing workshop. Designed to help aspiring comic artistes, writers and those exploring the world of comedy discover their potential. Kunal Rao, with over a decade of experience in the comedy business, both on and off the stage, will provide the tools and knowledge to craft hilarious jokes and help develop an individual comic style. This workshop is scheduled for 4-5 November 2023 from 4-7 pm in Mumbai.
“Zero to 60” standup comedy workshop is a two-day event designed to ignite one’s sense of humour, sharpen your comic skills and take you from zero to a full-throttle 60 in the world of laughter. Whether one is an absolute beginner, an aspiring comedian looking to hone their skills, a writer eager to add humour to their work, or simply a comedy enthusiast, this workshop is designed for anybody with interest in the field. This interactive workshop promises to cover a spectrum of comedy essentials over two days, and provide a deeper understanding on what makes things funny and why with lots of tips, tricks and techniques to help you get started. Open to everyone over 18, it will be conducted in person, and participants are encouraged to actively engage in assignments during the sessions.
DeadAnt founder and CEO Ravina Rawal, “We at DeadAnt want to create a space for individuals who want to explore stand-up comedy as a full-time career option. This workshop helps people break into comedy by creating or strengthening the foundation for it. We feel Kunal Rao is the perfect guide for this—he not only has experience with both the business and performance aspects of the craft, but is also a very patient teacher and mentor. The workshop also provides certification to all participants which is added motivation for them that they have taken part in something new and exciting, and will add a lot of value to their career as a standup comedian.”
Comedy enthusiasts should not miss this chance to embark on a learning journey with one of India’s foremost comedians, Kunal Rao.
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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.
