Being a comedian is no easy job, especially when it comes to clean and harmless comedy. Striking the right balance between humor and sensitivity is a challenge that not every comedian can master. India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, is known for pushing boundaries, but the recent controversy surrounding the Ranveer Allahbadia row took things to another level. Amid the backlash, Samay Raina has finally broken his silence and issued a statement.
Samay Raina breaks silence amid ‘India’s Got Latent and Ranveer Allahbadia’s’ controversy
Samay Raina is a well-known comedian and content creator, famous for his unique style of humor. He is the host of India’s Got Latent, a popular YouTube show that thrives on bold, dark, and unfiltered jokes. While the show has a massive fanbase that enjoys its edgy content, it has also faced criticism for crossing the line in the name of comedy.
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The recent controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s inappropriate joke while being a guest on the show has sparked intense debate, bringing Ranveer, the show, and its creator all into the spotlight.
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Amid the backlash, Samay Raina took to social media and finally issued a statement. The comedian announced that he has removed all India’s Got Latent videos from his channel. In his statement, he expressed that the ongoing controversy has become too overwhelming for him to handle.
“Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s Got Latent videos from my channel.”
He emphasized that his only intention was to entertain people and make them laugh.
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“My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time.”
Additionally, he assured that he would fully cooperate with the authorities to ensure a fair inquiry.
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“I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you.”
To say that his statement has since gone viral would be a sheer understatement.
Have a look at the statement issued by the host of ‘India’s Got Latent’
Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial joke sparked controversy and widespread outrage
The controversy that has brought India’s Got Latent to the limelight erupted after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate joke about parents and sex while appearing as a guest on the show. Clips of his comments quickly went viral, leading to widespread outrage. Many people found the joke offensive and started demanding action against him. In response to the backlash, Ranveer released a video apology,
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“I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s got latent. I’m sorry. My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it was not even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry.”
He then added,
“Obviously this is not how I wish to use it. I am not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened. I am just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgement. It wasn’t cool on my part. The podcast is watched by people of all ages, I don’t want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly and family is the last thing I would ever disrespect.”
I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s got latent. I’m sorry. pic.twitter.com/BaLEx5J0kd
— Ranveer Allahbadia (@BeerBicepsGuy) February 10, 2025
He concluded by saying,
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“I promise to just get better. I have asked the makers of the video to remove the insensitive sections from the video and all I can say in the end is I am sorry. I hope you can forgive me as a human being.”
However, his apology has done little to calm the outrage, as the issue has now turned into a larger debate on freedom of speech and the limits of comedy.
The situation has taken a serious turn now as the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR under the Information Technology Act. Authorities have sent notices to Ranveer Allahbadia, along with other guests and judges who appeared in previous episodes of India’s Got Latent. The police have also ordered the show’s creators to remove all 18 episodes from social media.
Furthermore, investigations suggest that past episodes contained vulgar and obscene language, that has added to the controversy. As a result, not only is Ranveer in trouble, but the show’s host, Samay Raina, and its entire creative team are now facing legal scrutiny.
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