Mumbai: Global comedy superstar Russell Peters will perform in India at Supermoon, an IP launched by ZEE LIVE which promises to bring leading international entertainment acts from comedy, music, theatre and many more, to India. In its very first edition, Peters’ will perform in Bangalore on May 29 at Manpho Convention Centre, followed by one in Delhi on May 31 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, and shows in Mumbai on June 2 and 3 at NSCI Dome
Peters said: “Going to India is always at the top of my list of favorite things to do… Going to India to perform is even higher on that list!!! I’m so excited about bringing my Deported World Tour back to MY motherland!!! This is my 30th year as a professional comedian and what better way to celebrate it than in the place that gave me parents, culture and an identity!! I can’t wait to see you all there and I sincerely hope you like what I’m bringing!!”
Swaroop Banerjee, COO, ZEE LIVE said: “Supermoon is a dream project. We’ve curated this property with an ambition of bringing the magnificent talent from across the world closer to the fans in India. We want the Indian audiences to experience the larger than life performances which are fulfilling to the soul. I promise the audience will be enthralled with our upcoming events under the Supermoon flagship.”
He also added “In our very first edition, we are thrilled to bring the most celebrated comedian to India. A few years back, India’s comedy scene was dominated by Bollywood or established TV stars. Today, we see a new generation of comedians who are consistently churning out original content. With Supermoon, ZEE LIVE is supporting the growth of stand-up in India.”
VG Jairam, Co-Founder, Fountainhead Mktg & Oranjuice Entertainment said “Oranjuice Entertainment is proud to partner with ZEE LIVE to bring the best of international live entertainment talent for Indian markets. This is a long-term partnership with a vision to deliver quality live entertainment experiences to audiences across the country where we are super excited to associate with Supermoon and Russell Peters, the global superstar of comedy, who is bringing his current world tour “The Deported Tour” to India.”
