'The Era Of Kashmiri Pandits - Courtesy: Samay Raina, Aditya Dhar' Trends On X; Here's Why

Samay Raina and Aditya Dhar are trending on X right now, and what is being added to their names is “The Era of Kashmiri Pandits.” The trend has been seen on X and even on Instagram after Samay Raina’s live show, where he returned to the spotlight with his latest stand-up special, Still Alive. As for why Aditya Dhar’s name is also part of the trend, it is due to the recent success of the Dhurandhar franchise.From X, Instagram, and other social media platforms, Samay Raina and Aditya Dhar have begun trending and are dominating social media right now. One user wrote, “4 months into 2026. Two Kashmiri Pandits, Aditya Dhar & Samay Raina, both are back & ready to rule at the top of their respective fields.” Another remarked, “Just saw Samay Raina’s Still Alive on YouTube,

unbothered & still cooking the internet. Aditya Dhar stirring debates, Samay stirring timelines! Kashmiri Pandits didn’t enter 2026… they took over.”Another user commented, “Now Kashmiri Pandits are rocking everywhere, what a community.” One more user wrote, “Year/Era of Kashmiri Pandits: 1) Samay Raina and 2) Aditya Dhar.” Many such reactions are currently dominating social media.

Comedian Samay Raina has stepped back into the spotlight with his latest stand-up special Still Alive, delivering an unapologetic performance. During the set, he addressed the controversy surrounding his now-banned show India’s Got Latent and spoke candidly about his identity as a Kashmiri Pandit. The special marks his return after months of public scrutiny and online backlash, as he reflects on the aftermath, personal struggles, highs and lows, and the lessons he has taken away from the experience. He also explained why BeerBiceps’ joke was ultimately not edited out of the episode.Meanwhile, speaking about Aditya Dhar, his Dhurandhar franchise, both Part 1 and Part 2, has smashed massive box office records. Dhurandhar Part 1, released on December 5, 2025, managed to earn Rs 1,200 crore globally, while Dhurandhar Part 2, released on March 19, 2026, is on track to achieve over Rs 1,600 crore worldwide.