While trust in news is waning and coverage of media bias is widely disputed, satire is here to get people used to questioning authorities. One creator employing that tool with scrupulous wit and honest honesty is Purav Jha. His recent video, All Izz Hell, is an audacious and comic take on the state of Indian journalism. Presented as a fictional “Indian Journalism Day,” the video combines comedy, performance and critique to expose how newsrooms distort the truth, mislead the public and serve political agendas.
The video begins with Purav Jha in the stand behind an upright podium, smiling and showing hands as though making a speech. In the background is a banner proclaiming “Indian Journalism Day” and “Purav Jha Presents.” The setup looks festive — red curtains, bookshelves, green garlands — almost like a celebration. But the headline on the screen, All Izz Hell, announces immediately that this is no standard tribute. This is a parody, and a pointed one to boot. Purav mimics the tone and style of popular news anchors through over-the-top gestures and scathing lines. He mocks what some journalists do with their work: they shout rather than report, they twist the truth instead of exploring what they find and they tend to power. His performance is funny and uncomfortable, because it feels too close to real life.
Hoping that I was able to add some values🙏🏻
— Purav jha (@Puravjha1) January 24, 2026
All is well ❌ All izz Hell ✅
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All Izz Hell’s central message is simple: journalism in India is in crisis. Instead of being an information source for citizens, many media outlets now function as propaganda machines. The news is sensationalized, debates are staged, serious issues are not tackled. In it, Purav uses satire to demonstrate how anchors spread their own agenda, how politicians play the media to distract from failure and how audiences are bewildered and misled. The video uses one of the most effective tools to the advantage of its viewers: its tone. It doesn’t yell or finger-point, it laughs. But underneath the laughter there is frustration. The comedy makes the truth easier to swallow, but it doesn’t cover up the severity of the matter.
In a country as diverse and multifaceted as India, journalism has played a critical function in influencing how public opinion is formed. When that role is compromised, democracy is weakened. Purav Jha’s video gives us a lesson that the media is supposed to be a reflector and not a disguiser. It should mirror the truth, not bury it. Purav’s satire speaks to wider audiences by tapping into a demographic primarily outside the news mainstream, people who are not very familiar with old-school news and rather read the real deal, and may not understand what’s going on but still click the social media feeds. This has made his format appealing, his delivery recognizable and most obvious, and it has given him a clear message. He’s not just entertaining; he’s teaching.
All Izz Hell is part of a larger trend of digital creators using their platforms to speak truth to power. It is not something that is constrained by corporate interests, or even political pressure, as media typically operates. They can be bold, blunt and imaginative. Purav Jha is one among many voices showing that art can also be activism. His work also suggests that satire doesn’t have to be vicious or vulgar to be effective. It can be thought-provoking, intelligent, and still make people laugh. It can make people think, more importantly.
Purav Jha’s All Izz Hell is not just funny: It’s sobering. It invites viewers to look beyond whatever the first headline says, question what they watch on TV or to demand more of their media. In this era of noise, where truth is frequently concealed by it, it’s things like satire like this that help bring us some of it to the surface. Transforming a day in fake journalism into a sincere hour of reflection makes it one where comedy is serious business. In so doing he shows that when journalism has gone wrong, it’s the opposite of happy that happens and all is hell.
