The India's Got Latent controversy has set social media ablaze, with Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Makhija facing intense backlash over a risqu¨¦ joke. Meanwhile, comedians Ashish Chanchlani and Jaspreet Singh have distanced themselves from the drama. But after days of silence, Samay Raina has finally addressed the situation¡ªand let's just say, he's not here for moral policing.
In an alleged voice note making rounds on social media, Raina defended comedy as an unfiltered space, free from moral expectations. "Comedy is not meant to make you a better person or teach life lessons," he reportedly said. "People watch comedy to escape reality, not to get a moral science lecture."
Raina also didn't hold back when it came to addressing the outrage culture that often follows controversial jokes. Taking a jab at those who want all jokes to be inoffensive, he sarcastically remarked, "If that's what you want, just get ChatGPT to do comedy instead."
His statement has sparked a new debate: Should comedy be held to a moral standard, or should it remain an unfiltered, anything-goes space? While some fans are backing Raina's stance on artistic freedom, others argue that comedy should come with a level of responsibility, especially when dealing with sensitive topics.
Interestingly, while Allahbadia and Makhija scramble to justify their comments, Raina's response feels more like a mic drop moment. Instead of offering an apology or clarification, he's doubling down on the idea that comedy doesn't need approval from everyone.
With Raina's statement making waves, it remains to be seen whether the internet will embrace his bold take or if he too will get dragged into the controversy. Either way, one thing is certain¡ªhe's not about to start censoring his jokes anytime soon.