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Did Alia Bhatt take money for India’s Got Latent? Actor borrows response from Samay Raina | Bollywood News

Did Alia Bhatt take money for India’s Got Latent? Actor borrows response from Samay Raina | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 1, 2026 01:12 PM IST Alia Bhatt’s appearance on Samay Raina’s popular yet controversial roast show India’s Got Latent raises quite a few eyebrows. The actor admitted she was under tremendous “stress” while appearing as a guest panelist along with Alpha co-star Sharvari, given season 1 invited major controversy owing to a joke cracked by guest panelist and Samay’s fellow YouTuber, Ranveer Allahbadia. Why did Alia appear on India’s Got Latent? Earlier this week, Alia and Sharvari visited the JECRC University in Jaipur to promote their upcoming film, Shiv Rawail’s spy thriller Alpha, which is slated to release in cinemas this Friday on July 3. While discussing their appearance on the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent season 2 last month, a student in the audience asked Alia why she chose to make an appearance on the controversial show. “Paisa! (money),” shouted another student in the audience. But Alia took that remark as a sport and borrowed a line from Samay Raina to give a befitting response. “Kaun bola? Gareeb aadmi …

‘He has no right’: Mukesh Khanna slams Samay Raina for dragging Shaktimaan into the Latent row | Entertainment News

‘He has no right’: Mukesh Khanna slams Samay Raina for dragging Shaktimaan into the Latent row | Entertainment News

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In a fresh interview with Zoom, Khanna reiterated his concerns about the kind of content being consumed by young audiences, questioning both creators and viewers. “I believe we influence the children and youth of this country. I had rejected even The Kapil Sharma Show—I didn’t go there despite being invited. I instead did my own show, The Mukesh Khanna Show. I have always said interviews can be conducted with dignity; there is no need to go below the belt. Crores of TRP is not the criteria—if something is not good, have the courage to say it,” he said. ALSO READ: ‘I am losing crores’: Why Mukesh Khanna is blocking Ranveer Singh from becoming the next Shaktimaan Taking aim at the popularity of such content, Khanna added, “Just because people are eager to watch something, and crowds gather for it, doesn’t make it right. You should question the audience too—why are they watching such things?” ‘You are corrupting the youth for money’ Khanna called the trend “commercial drama,” accusing creators of prioritising profit over responsibility. “This …

‘My grandfather was on a kill list’: Samay Raina recalls how Kashmiri Muslims saved his family | Entertainment News

‘My grandfather was on a kill list’: Samay Raina recalls how Kashmiri Muslims saved his family | Entertainment News

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Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about the lasting trauma of the 1990 Kashmiri Pandit exodus, sharing deeply personal memories of displacement, loss and survival. Days after referencing “Kashmiri Pandit wisdom” in his stand-up special Still Alive, Raina revisited the subject on a recent podcast, offering a more intimate and deeply personal account of his family’s experience. On the Dostcast podcast, speaking about the long-term impact of the exodus, Samay reflected on how it shaped generations of Kashmiri Pandits. “It really affects you—you lose your entire childhood, your entire identity. All Kashmiri Pandits had to leave. Kashmiri Pandits don’t have a place that gives them a sense of belonging,” he said. Sharing how the trauma continues to linger, he added, “People of my generation feel scared to even go back to Kashmir, to be honest. Our parents have a bittersweet relationship with it. When my mother went back after many years, she became very emotional, but when she saw that nothing was left, she cried. It became a painful memory for her.” ALSO READ: ‘I …

‘Decoded With Puneet Superstar, Deepak Kalaal Ka Insaaf’: Samay Raina reveals wild OTT plans that never took off due to Latent controversy | Entertainment News

‘Decoded With Puneet Superstar, Deepak Kalaal Ka Insaaf’: Samay Raina reveals wild OTT plans that never took off due to Latent controversy | Entertainment News

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With his new stand-up special Still Alive, Samay Raina returned to the stage and revisited the fallout of the India’s Got Latent controversy that briefly halted his momentum last year. The controversy, which erupted in February 2025 after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made an objectionable joke on Raina’s show, led to multiple FIRs and intense scrutiny online. While Raina has addressed the incident in his special, he recently opened up about the ambitious plans he had set in motion before the controversy brought everything to a halt. In a conversation with Chalchitra Talks, Raina revealed that before the controversy, he was actively building what he envisioned as a creator-led OTT ecosystem. “I had planned a lot of shows. I was on my way to making an OTT platform of crazy content. I had even built an app, and I had started YouTube memberships — I had gained a huge number of members, even YouTube was surprised. They had no idea a creator would monetise memberships like this. I was like, I can now make an OTT,” …

Ranveer Allahbadia shares ‘silence strategy’ after Samay Raina says he ‘ruined’ his mental health in stand-up special Still Alive | Entertainment News

Ranveer Allahbadia shares ‘silence strategy’ after Samay Raina says he ‘ruined’ his mental health in stand-up special Still Alive | Entertainment News

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Stand-up comedian Samay Raina addressed the India’s Got Latent controversy in his new stand-up special Still Alive, where he also took aim at Ranveer Allahbadia. In the set, Samay said that the episode ruined his mental health and revealed that Ranveer had asked the controversial question multiple times. Amid this, Ranveer has now shared a cryptic Instagram post about dealing with criticism, calling it “the silence strategy.” On Thursday night, Ranveer took to Instagram and spoke about the challenges he faced while building his career. “There are a lot of people who try to pull you back, especially if you are ambitious; people fill you with doubts. Let me tell you one practical thing: when I was 22 years old, I remember people who doubted me a lot. I used to meet them in the gym, some were my relatives, some were my parents’ friends.” He added that many of those who doubted him have remained stagnant. “They do nothing even today. All of them. Now, when I look at my own life, I am …

India’s got Latent row: SC seeks response of Maharashtra, Assam on plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

India’s got Latent row: SC seeks response of Maharashtra, Assam on plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

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Ashish Chanchlani. | Photo Credit: Ashish Chanchlani Instagram The Supreme Court on Friday (February 21, 2025) sought a response from the Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai an FIR registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued a notice and tagged Mr. Chanchlani’s plea with influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s pending petition. At the outset, the Bench told Mr. Chanchlani’s counsel that he was already granted bail in the matter. The counsel for Mr. Chanchlani admitted that he has got relief but he was against lodging of multiple FIRs in connection with that one particular show. The Bench said it was already hearing the issue and tagged Mr. Chanchlani’s plea. On February 18, the top court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his comments on a YouTube show while calling it “vulgar” and saying he had “dirty mind” which put the society …

Ranveer Allahbadia Gets Relief, Top Court Rips Into His “Obscene” Comment

Ranveer Allahbadia Gets Relief, Top Court Rips Into His “Obscene” Comment

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has given YouTube personality Ranveer Allahbadia – roiled in a row over comments about parents and sex during an episode of stand-up show ‘India’s Got Latent‘ – a measure of relief after it said no further police cases could be filed against him on this matter. The court also said Mr Allahbadia, who claimed death threats to his family and himself, he could approach Maharashtra and/or Assam police for “protection of life and liberty, in case of threats”. He was also told he would not be arrested, by either Maharashtra or Assam cops, so long as he cooperates with the investigation, or on the basis of a third complaint filed in Jaipur. Mr Allahbadia, however, was told to deposit his passport with police in Maharashtra’s Thane, and warned not to try and leave the country without the court’s nod. He was also told neither he nor his associates could participate in any further stand-up comedy or ‘roast’ shows till further notice. The court also sought the centre’s response on guidelines …

Supreme Court Likely To Hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s Plea Today Over ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row

Supreme Court Likely To Hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s Plea Today Over ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row

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Last Updated:February 18, 2025, 00:00 IST Maharashtra Cyber has also summoned Allahbadia to record his statement on February 24 in connection with the controversy Ranveer Allahbadia, 28, is best known for his YouTube channel ‘BeerBiceps‘. (Image via X/@BeerBicepsGuy) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Tuesday a plea by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia regarding multiple FIRs filed against him over controversial remarks made during his appearance on the stand-up comedy show ‘India’s Got Latent‘. The case has been listed before Justice Surya Kant, News18 has learnt. Allahbadia, who faces investigations by police in several states, had approached the Supreme Court last Friday seeking relief from the various FIRs filed against him over alleged obscene comments made during his guest appearance on the YouTube show. Through his lawyer, Abhinav Chandrachud, Allahbadia has requested that the FIRs be combined to simplify the legal proceedings. He has also applied for anticipatory bail from the Assam police. The 28-year-old content creator, best known for his YouTube channel ‘BeerBiceps‘, is under scrutiny after his comments during the show caused widespread …

Ranveer Allahabadia Summoned By Maharashtra Cyber Cell On Feb 24, Samay Raina Asked To Appear Tomorrow

Ranveer Allahabadia Summoned By Maharashtra Cyber Cell On Feb 24, Samay Raina Asked To Appear Tomorrow

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Last Updated:February 17, 2025, 17:55 IST The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has asked YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to appear before it on February 24. Samay Raina, who is currently in the US, has also been asked to appear by tomorrow. Both, Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia have apologised for the latter’s comment on India’s Got Latent. (Photos: Instagram) YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has been issued a summons by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to appear before it on February 24 for questioning in connection with his remarks on ‘India’s Got Latent’ show that created an uproar across the country. The agency is probing the case against Allahbadia and India’s Got Latent show host Samay Raina after the former’s “watch your parents have sex” remark stirred a massive row, triggering a number of FIRs against him in various parts of the country. Samay Raina Asked To Appear Tomorrow The Cyber Cell also asked Raina to appear in person by February 18, however, the “comedian” requested to record his statement virtually via video conferencing. The agency denied his request. Raina had …

Ranveer Allahbadia says he’s getting death threats, promises he ‘won’t run away’ after police couldn’t trace him | Web Series

Ranveer Allahbadia says he’s getting death threats, promises he ‘won’t run away’ after police couldn’t trace him | Web Series

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YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia shared a new message on Instagram after Mumbai police couldn’t trace him as his phone was switched off. Amid the India’s Got Latent row, the podcaster revealed that he had been getting death threats and that he is cooperating with the police. (Also Read: Raghu Ram does not regret being on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent; only rues jokes ‘that caused such hurt’) Ranveer Allahbadia Ranveer Allahbadia’s new note Ranveer Allahbadia has shared a new message on Instagram: “My team and I are cooperating with the police and all other authorities. I will follow due process and be available to all agencies. My remark about parents was insensitive and disrespectful. It is my moral responsibility to do better and I am genuinely sorry.” He also added that he’s ‘not running away’ writing, “I’m watching death threats pour in from people saying that they want to kill me and hurt my family. People have invaded my mother’s clinic posing as patients. I’m feeling scared and I don’t know what to do. But I’m …