FIR Filed Against Stand-Up Comedian Samay Raina Following Controversial Comments on India's Got Latent; YouTube Removes Episode
India's Got Latent: Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is once again embroiled in controversy. The situation escalated to the point where YouTube removed a controversial episode of his show, India's Got Latent. The episode featured podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia making inappropriate remarks, sparking outrage on social media.
Controversy Erupts Following Ranveer Allahbadia's Comments
Ranveer Allahbadia, a recipient of the National Creator Award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently appeared on Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent. During the episode, he made offensive comments about the contestants, leading to the controversy. Allahbadia also made insensitive remarks about parental intimacy, further fueling outrage on social media.
YouTube Removes Controversial Video; FIR Filed
Following the escalating controversy, an FIR was filed against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Apurva Makhija. Police even visited the show's filming location. Subsequently, Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), requested YouTube to remove the video. After receiving a notice from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, YouTube removed the controversial episode.
Previous Controversies Surrounding Samay Raina's Show
Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent, has been embroiled in controversy on several occasions. Guests on the show have frequently used inappropriate language, leading to past disputes. Celebrities such as Urfi Javed, Rakhi Sawant, Bharti Singh, Harsh Limbachiyaa, and Tony Kakkar have appeared on the show. Samay Raina has 7.41 million subscribers on YouTube and 6 million followers on Instagram.
Ranveer Allahbadia Apologizes
Following the significant backlash and criticism, Ranveer Allahbadia lost over 2 million followers. He released a video apologizing and stating, "My joke wasn't cool; comedy isn't my forte." However, the controversy hasn't entirely subsided, and intense debate continues on social media.
