Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has finally addressed the backlash surrounding his show India’s Got Latent, following outrage over an obscene joke that aired in its latest episode. Facing multiple police complaints, Raina announced that he has taken down all episodes of the show from his YouTube channel and assured full cooperation with authorities.
The controversy erupted after a remark made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia sparked widespread criticism. The joke, which many found offensive, leg to a strong ublic outcry and legal action against Raina, Allahbadia, and other judges of the show.
Breaking his silence on the issue, Raina posted on X (Formerly Twitter), “Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all Indias 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. Thank you.”
Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all Indias 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.…
— Samay Raina (@ReheSamay) February 12, 2025
The move comes three days after the controversial episode aired, intensifying debates on social media about the boundaries of comedy and responsible content creation. While some fans have expressed support for Raina, others continue to demand accountability.
