India's Got Latent controversy: Celebs clash over Ranveer Allahbadia & Samay Raina's comments

India's Got Latent controversy: The most trending show India's Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, is facing backlash after a controversial episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, ashish chanchlani and Apoorva Mukhija. Allahbadia made a remark considered inappropriate by viewers, leading to widespread criticism and legal action.

Complaints have been filed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women's Commission, alleging the show used abusive language and obscene content. An FIR has also been lodged against Allahbadia, Mukhija, Raina, and others. Samay Raina has defended the show concept, stating that comedy should be a ¡°no-rules zone¡±.

Ranveer Allahbadia should not get away with just an apology!

It is high time that Govt should take some serious steps:

1. Revoke his National Creators Award. Scrutinise other recipients and revoke their awards too.

2. Ban India's Got Latent and other vulgar shows, and also¡­

¡ª Rohan Agarwal (@iamrohanagarwal) February 10, 2025

India's Got Latent: Controversial Statements

Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate remark during an episode of India's Got Latent, which sparked massive criticism. The specific question asked by Ranveer Allahbadia was: ¡°Would you rather see your parents have relations every day for the rest of your life or join once to stop it forever?¡±.

The show's small cut clips quickly went viral, sparking widespread criticism across social media platforms. Many users found the comment crude, unethical, and disrespectful. Allahbadia has reportedly lost around 8,000 followers across his personal and "BeerBiceps" accounts following the controversy. (as per Qoruz reports).

I shouldn't have said what I said on India's got latent. I'm sorry. pic.twitter.com/BaLEx5J0kd

¡ª Ranveer Allahbadia (@BeerBicepsGuy) February 10, 2025

Allahbadia has since apologized, admitting his comment was inappropriate and lacked humor. He acknowledged his ¡°lapse in judgment¡±. Further, he said he had no intention to disrespect families or promote offensive content.

Samay Raina, the host of the show, has remained silent on the controversy but has expressed that comedy should be a ¡°no-rules zone¡±. However, comments made to Apoorva Mukhija on the show, such as ¡°Is there no sensation in your v*gina?¡±, have also been cited as contributing to the offensive content.

Celebs Criticized Ranveer Allahbadia & Samay Raina Remarks

Many prominent celebrities, like Manoj Bajpayee, Imtiaz Ali, Mukesh Khanna, Mika Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, Chhavi Mittal, Vishal Pandey, and Sunil Pal, came in front and criticised the judges panel, show concept, and vulgarity in the name of comedy. Here's a list of those who have spoken out against the comments:

• B Praak: The Bollywood singer slammed Ranveer Allahbadia's comment and cancelled his appearance on Beer Biceps, criticising his "pathetic thinking". He also criticised Samay Raina's show, stating that the content is not Indian culture, and requested that comedians avoid creating such content.
• Imtiaz Ali: The most popular filmmaker dismissed the controversy, suggesting that immature people shouldn't be taken seriously. He stated, ¡°I feel people should do what they enjoy doing, but obscenity is a subject that looks bad, and anyone would agree. However, people are immature, so their mistakes should not be taken too seriously". He also said that people should desire for success through hard work rather than engaging in irrelevant content for attention.
• Manoj Bajpayee: He supported Imtiaz Ali's perspective. He said, "Successful and young people should always be aware of their surroundings and understand their environment"
• Vir Das: Vir took over his Instagram story and wrote, "The audience is always welcome to debate what good comedy is. A good artist will take their feedback head down, mouth shut, and maybe evolve. Either way, the consequences of your comedy on your career and audience are pretty instant. That's a natural process."
• Dhruv Rathee: Dhruv Rathee has addressed the controversy, calling out Ranveer Allahbadia's jokes as crass but also stating that a ban is not the solution.
• Jackky Bhagnani: He described Ranveer Allahbadia's comments as very wrong, stating, "Bhaut galat hai jo bhi hai (It is very wrong)...I don't agree with it at all. I don't support it either.
• Mukesh Khanna: He sharply criticised Ranveer's comments in a video on his YouTube channel and urged strict action. He stated that Ranveer has spoken inappropriately about parents and sex. Khanna suggested, "You should hold him and beat him. Make him sit on a donkey with his face painted black and make him tour the nation".
• Mika Singh: The singer criticized the "horrible" and "bizarre" language used on the show. He questioned why action is promptly taken against singers like Diljit Dosanjh for their lyrics. He expressed his disappointment with the vulgar language used on the show.
• Manoj Muntashir: The Adipurush writer expressed his disappointment with Ranveer Allahbadia's insensitive statement. He said that such comedy has lowered the level of humanity. He requested the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to take immediate action against all the panelists present when Ranveer made the controversial statement.
• Neelesh Misra: The writer called out the panelists, including Ashish Chanchalani, Samay Raina, Apoorva, and Jasprit Singh, referring to them as "perverted creators".
• Sunil Pal: The comedian strongly criticized Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia for their alleged use of "abusive language" on the show India's Got Latent. He suggested they "should be treated like terrorists".
• Gaurav Taneja: The popular YouTuber and fitness influencer reacted to the controversy on X, stating, "Seems like #SamayRaina won't stop until he gets all of YouTube India canceled".
• Ashoke Pandit: The filmmaker and social activist strongly criticised Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks. Pandit recalled facing criticism for speaking out against All India Bakchod (AIB) and its vulgar content. He found it hypocritical that he was attacked then but now many are doing the same..
• Supriya Shrinate: The Congress party member wrote on X, "This isn't creative. It's pervert...The fact that this sick comment met loud applause must worry us all".

India's Got Latent controversy: Official Statements?

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Guwahati Police registered an FIR against YouTubers and social influencers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina, for promoting obscenity in 'India's Got Latent'. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commented that while everyone has freedom of speech, it ends when encroaching upon others freedom, and action will be taken if limits are crossed.

This show must be banned permanently ? pic.twitter.com/87K5KitpUA

¡ª Amock_ (@Amockx2022) February 10, 2025

Other Celebs Supported Ranveer Allahbadia & Samay Raina

Urfi Javed, Rakhi Sawant and Aayesha Khan had defended Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, questioning the selective outrage. They also referenced incidents involving singer Udit Narayan and Mika Singh, and criticized the lack of public outrage over serious crimes while the podcast faces scrutiny.

India's Got Latent controversy: Legal Action?

The controversy has led to legal action against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others involved in the show. Complaints have been filed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner, the Maharashtra Women's Commission, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Guwahati Police have also registered an FIR against the judges and host. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has launched an investigation, with legal notices being issued to individuals involved in the first six episodes.

The show India's Got Latent features content creators like Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija. A similar Pakistani talent show, ¡°Talent Got Pakistan,¡± inspired by ¡°India's Got Latent,¡± is also facing backlash due to a judge's on-air comment. This isn't the first time Samay Raina has faced criticism for controversial statements.

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