Comedian Samay Raina has finally spoken out about the controversy surrounding his show, India’s Got Latent. The issue began when Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate joke on the show, leading to legal trouble and public backlash.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Samay shared a statement addressing the situation. He acknowledged that recent events had been overwhelming and confirmed that he had removed all episodes of India’s Got Latent from his channel.
Samay Raina’s Statement
In his post, Samay expressed that he only intended to bring laughter and entertainment. He wrote, “Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s 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.”
His response came after Balraj Singh Ghai, a judge and producer of India’s Got Latent, shared photos of Samay and the team on Instagram. The pictures showed Samay in Seattle, USA, performing at a stand-up show, playing chess with Balraj, and spending time with friends.
Internet Reacts to Samay’s Response
However, many internet users were not satisfied with his statement. Several social media users criticized him for not apologizing directly. One person commented, “Make people laugh with this kind of content? Insane… Should parents find this funny?” Another user pointed out, “You are yet to apologize. Such a long post but no mention of ‘sorry’ or ‘regret’.” Another comment read, “Where’s the apology?”
On the other hand, some fans showed their support. A comment read, “Hoping things get resolved soon.” Another user encouraged Samay, saying, “Stay strong. Spreading joy matters. Hoping for a fair resolution.”
What Happened?
The controversy erupted when Ranveer Allahbadia made a remark on India’s Got Latent that viewers found offensive. A formal complaint was filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission against Ranveer, Samay, Apoorva Mukhija, and the show’s organizers. The complaint accused them of using abusive language and making inappropriate remarks about women for views and financial gain.
Ranveer later apologized in a video posted on X, acknowledging that his comments were inappropriate and insensitive. He admitted that “comedy is not his forte” and that his remarks “weren’t cool.”
What’s Next?
As the controversy unfolds, fans and critics alike are waiting for further developments. While some demand a clear apology from Samay Raina, others hope for a resolution that allows everyone to move forward. For now, the debate continues online, with opinions divided on whether the response given was enough.
