Mumbai News: Samay Raina Apologizes and Deletes ‘India’s Got Latent’ Amid Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy

Mumbai, February: Comedian Samay Raina has issued a public apology and removed all episodes of his YouTube show, ‘India’s Got Latent,’ following a major controversy involving guest judge Ranveer Allahbadia. The backlash erupted over an inappropriate question asked by Allahbadia during the show, which was widely condemned by audiences and public figures alike.

Samay Raina’s Response

In response to the growing outrage, Raina took to social media, writing:

“Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly.”

Gujarat Shows Canceled Amid Backlash

Adding to the fallout, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced that Raina’s upcoming comedy shows in Gujarat have been canceled due to the controversy. The organization cited the offensive nature of remarks made on the show as the primary reason. Ticket sales for his April performances were pulled from BookMyShow, further intensifying the backlash.

What Sparked the Controversy?

The controversy began when Ranveer Allahbadia posed a highly inappropriate and offensive question to a contestant on India’s Got Latent. The question, widely criticized for its crude nature, sparked outrage, leading to multiple FIRs being filed against Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and other figures involved in the show, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Mukhija.

Despite Allahbadia later issuing an apology, admitting that his remark was “inappropriate, unfunny, and a lapse in judgment,” the damage was already done. Public sentiment remains heated, with legal action and social media backlash continuing to mount.

What’s Next?

With legal proceedings underway and public pressure mounting, it remains to be seen whether this controversy will further impact the careers of those involved. Meanwhile, Samay Raina’s decision to remove his show and cooperate with authorities suggests an attempt to mitigate the damage, but whether this will be enough to restore public trust remains uncertain.