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‘Ab bol ispe’: Samay Raina puts Munawar Faruqui in an awkward spot over Kashmir exodus remark during India’s Got Latent

‘Ab bol ispe’: Samay Raina puts Munawar Faruqui in an awkward spot over Kashmir exodus remark during India’s Got Latent

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Once again, stand up comedian Samay Raina has found himself in social media chatter with the latest episode of India’s Got Latent season 2. A video clip from the recent members only episode is currently doing the rounds with people debating the conversation regarding the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. This particular episode featured Bhai Tera Star Hai stars Raghav Juyal, Niharika NM and comedians Rohan Joshi and Munawar Faruqui and is yet to be available on Netflix. ‘Ab bol ispe’: Samay Raina’s viral Kashmir remark leaves Munawar Faruqui in a fix on India’s Got Latent season 2. What happened The conversation began when contestant Vanika Raikta, who is from Shimla, spoke about her family’s apple orchards. Picking up on the topic, Raghav Juyal looked at Samay Raina and said, “Tumhara bhi toh tha na seb ka bageecha, Kashmir mein? (Didn’t you also have an apple orchard in Kashmir?).” Samay replied, “Hamara toh bahut kuch tha,” a statement widely seen as a reference to the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits during the insurgency. Samay belongs to a …

Karan Aujla gifts Maldives trip to runaway couple on India’s Got Latent; fans call him, ‘Man with a golden heart’

Karan Aujla gifts Maldives trip to runaway couple on India’s Got Latent; fans call him, ‘Man with a golden heart’

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The latest episode of India’s Got Latent featured singer Karan Aujla on the judges’ panel alongside comedians Samay Raina, Tanmay Bhat, Gurleen Pannu and Rahul Dua. While the show is known for Samay’s witty one-liners and the panellists taking humorous digs at one another, this time it was a heartwarming moment that won viewers’ hearts. Karan Aujla gifts Maldives trip to couple on India’s Got Latent. Karan Aujla sponsors Maldives tickets for couple Contestant Vijendra Rajak impressed everyone with his wheel stunt performance. During the interaction that followed, the judges also met his wife, and the couple revealed that they eloped as their parents didn’t agree with their relationship. Vijendra shared that after just a month of dating, his wife (then-girlfriend) insisted that they get married. Despite financial hardships, he agreed, and the two tied the knot. However, he also revealed that he later had to deal with a police complaint filed by his wife’s family. Samay asked Vijendra about his biggest goal in life, to which he replied that he wanted to visit the …

Samay Raina trolls Munawar Faruqui for his second marriage: ‘Aamir Khan jaise game toh isne khela hai’

Samay Raina trolls Munawar Faruqui for his second marriage: ‘Aamir Khan jaise game toh isne khela hai’

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Samay Raina never fails to surprise anyone with his bold sense of humour. He recently cracked a joke about Munawar Faruqui that once again had people talking. During the latest episode of India’s Got Latent season 2, which was released on YouTube with members only option, Samay made a remark about Munawar’s second marriage and also drew a hilarious comparison with Aamir Khan. The latest episode saw the presence of actors Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM who were in attendance to promote Bhai Tera Star Hai. Samay Raina compares Munawar Faruqui’s marriage ‘game’ to Aamir Khan’s, leaves Raghav Juyal in splits. Samay Raina takes a dig at Munawar Faruqui While discussing Bhai Tera Star Hai, Samay reminded viewers that the film is arriving in cinemas on July 30. He said, “Par jokes apart, meri movie aa rahi hai 30th July ko—Bhai Tera Star Hai. Bhai, theatres mein aa rahi hai, so go and watch it! Aur agar bahut baarish ho rahi hai aur aap soch rahe ho ki ghar par OTT pe dekh lenge, toh …

Samay Raina takes a dig at box office collection of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha at India’s Got Latent. Watch

Samay Raina takes a dig at box office collection of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha at India’s Got Latent. Watch

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Comedian Samay Raina‘s show, India’s Got Latent Season 2, kicked off with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as its first guests. The two appeared on the show to promote their film, Alpha. However, in the latest episode of India’s Got Latent, Samay took a sly dig at Alpha’s box-office performance. Samay Raina says Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha didn’t work in theatres. Samay Raina takes a dig at Alpha The latest members-only episode featured Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM on the panel, who appeared to promote their film, Bhai Tera Star Hai. While Raghav was talking about the film, Samay pointed out that it was the second time he had repeated its title and quipped, “kitni baar khudh hi btaana padega. Kaisa star hai tu? (How many times will you have to tell people about your own film? What kind of star are you?)” In response, Raghav said, “Alia Bhatt ne bhi khudh hi btaya tha (Alia Bhatt also promoted her own film).” Samay then replied, “Uski bhi nahi chali fir (That didn’t work for her …

Apoorva Mukhija reveals how Sufi Motiwala saved her after India’s Got Latent controversy

Apoorva Mukhija reveals how Sufi Motiwala saved her after India’s Got Latent controversy

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 24, 2026 10:24 PM IST Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, recently entered Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa as an informer for a week. Her arrival led many to expect a major confrontation with fellow contestant Sufi Motiwala. However, the two quickly put their past differences behind them. During a recent episode, as they spoke about how they now feel about each other, Apoorva said she “would’ve killed myself” if she hadn’t had Sufi’s support during the India’s Got Latent controversy last year. Opening up about one of the darkest phases of her life, Apoorva credited Sufi with helping her through the fallout of the India’s Got Latent controversy. “I have really missed you. I swear on my mom. Every time someone asks me about you and says, ‘How were you friends with him? He’s so mean,’ I tell them, ‘I would’ve killed myself if, at the time of the Latent fiasco, if I hadn’t had Sufi,’” she said. Sufi replied, “Don’t say …

Apoorva Mukhija says she felt suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy, reveals Sufi Motiwala saved her life

Apoorva Mukhija says she felt suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy, reveals Sufi Motiwala saved her life

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Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija entered Lock Upp for a week as an informer. While everyone expected a clash between her and Sufi Motiwala, the exact opposite happened. The two resolved their differences, revealing that they still have a soft corner for each other. Apoorva also revealed how Sufi saved her life. Apoorva Mukhija buries the hatchet with Sufi Motiwala. Apoorva Mukhija recalls being suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy Sufi and Apoorva became best friends during their stint on Karan Johar’s show The Traitors. However, the two later had a public fallout. As they reunited on Lock Upp, Sufi told Apoorva that he didn’t harbour any hatred towards her. To this, Apoorva replied, “I have really missed you. I swear on my mom. Every time someone asks me about you and says, ‘How were you friends with him? He’s so mean,’ I tell them… I would’ve killed myself if, at the time of the Latent fiasco, if I hadn’t had Sufi.” Sufi added, “Don’t say that. I will tell you the truth, bro. …

‘There’s a human on the other side’: Samay Raina backs ‘man-hater’ Sakshi Jha amid trolling | Bollywood News

‘There’s a human on the other side’: Samay Raina backs ‘man-hater’ Sakshi Jha amid trolling | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 19, 2026 11:25 AM IST The latest episode of Samay Raina’s popular roast show India’s Got Latent season 2 saw a self-proclaimed “man-hater” Sakshi Jha run down men during her set, much to the annoyance of Samay and the guest panelists — music composer Vishal Dadlani, former Roadies judge Raghu Ram, stand-up comedian and YouTuber Tanmay Bhat, and rapper Yashraj. Samay Raina’s request to the ‘menz’ However, after Sakshi kept berating men on the episode, she became the target of intense trolling online. So much so that Samay had to step in and share a selfie video from his Alibaug vacation to urge all “menz” to spare Sakshi from trolling. “I’m seeing the reactions on the internet. There are a lot of memes being made on ‘man-hater’ Sakshi Jha. I just have a request for my ‘menz’ — just be kind to her, man. At the end of the day, it’s Latent. People just come and say anything there. It’s not easy to stand on that stage. You get me, right? I …

Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent’s viral song ‘Chai Ki Tapri’ crossed 500 million streams; here’s how it was created

Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent’s viral song ‘Chai Ki Tapri’ crossed 500 million streams; here’s how it was created

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The moment “Oye Hoye Kya Scene Hai, Teri Walk Mein Taan Hai” played on season 2 of Samay Raina‘s India’s Got Latent, it was clear the song had struck a chord. The show returned on Netflix and YouTube simultaneously and instantly became the talk of the nation. On the premiere episode, Contestant Balram Vishwakarma, better known as Rocking Goli, brought the energy with his performance, while rapper Young AJ wrote and co-performed the track. The standout moment on the show quickly snowballed into an internet phenomenon, with everyone from fans to celebrities joining in. Even DJ Chetas was impressed enough to invite Balram to perform at his shows. The 500 million-stream India’s Got Latent hit Chai Ki Tapri wasn’t made in a recording studio. The song quickly outgrew the reality show and found a life of its own online. During the premiere episode, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari couldn’t resist grooving to its infectious beat, and before long, Instagram was flooded with videos featuring the track. From dance reels to meme edits, Chai Ki Tapri was …

India’s Got Latent contestant’s ‘man-hater’ remark sparks backlash: ‘This isn’t feminism’ | Web-series News

India’s Got Latent contestant’s ‘man-hater’ remark sparks backlash: ‘This isn’t feminism’ | Web-series News

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Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2 is once again making headlines after Episode 3 featured contestant Sakshi Jha, who called herself a “man-hater” and made controversial remarks about wanting to beat her future husband after drinking. Her audition sparked widespread criticism online and earned her the first unanimous zero from the judging panel this season. The third episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 premiered on Netflix on Friday, introducing a fresh batch of contestants judged by Samay Raina, Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram and Yashraj Mehra. Among them, Sakshi Jha quickly became one of the episode’s most talked-about contestants after introducing herself as a “man-hater” and saying she enjoyed bruising men’s egos. “Hi, I am Sakshi, and I am a man-hater… Basically, I get a kick out of wrecking men’s egos,” she said at the start of her act. She said in Hindi, “My friends tell me, ‘Sakshi, you’re so lame.’ Fine, maybe I am. I feel like I’ll never be able to become a great person, no matter how hard I …

Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent tops OTT rankings with 38.5M views, surpasses Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent tops OTT rankings with 38.5M views, surpasses Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJul 16, 2026 07:42 PM IST As 2026 reaches its halfway mark, media consulting and audience research firm Ormax Media has released its mid-year streaming report, offering a snapshot of what India watched on OTT platforms during the first six months of the year. Titled The India OTT Watchlist: An Ormax StreamView Report (Jan-Jun 2026), the report ranks the most-watched films, web series and reality shows across streaming platforms. Leading the list is Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent 2, which premiered only last month but has already emerged as the most-watched OTT title of the year so far, comfortably outperforming Aditya Dhar’s two-part action epic Dhurandhar. Before diving into the rankings, here’s a look at the methodology behind the report. Ormax StreamView (OSV) estimates OTT viewership through weekly primary research conducted among audiences across India in multiple languages. The estimates are based on a weekly sample of over 3,000 respondents drawn from online surveys and a dedicated audience panel, and are projected to India’s OTT universe using data from The Ormax OTT Audience …