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From 7K to 136K followers: India’s Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina

From 7K to 136K followers: India’s Got Latent breakout star Sukrut Deo earns praises from Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina

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It took exactly one performance for Sukrut Deo to go completely viral. The Marathi theater artist walked onto the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 with just about 6,000 to 7,000 Instagram followers. Within hours of the broadcast, his social media erupted, pushing his follower count past the 100,000 mark as fans rushed to praise his talent. He has already crossed 136,000 followers and counting. From 7K to 136K followers: How Sukrut Deo became India’s Got Latent season 2’s biggest star. His act has quickly become the defining highlight of the new season, earning public praise from top stars like Alia Bhatt as well as show creator Samay Raina. The premiere also featured Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests, promoting their upcoming action film Alpha. The performance that left everyone speechless Sukrut is a versatile Maharashtra-based performer who works as an actor, poet, comedian, and theatre artist. Having spent close to seven years working in Marathi theatre alongside a few Marathi television appearances, his seasoned stage presence was instantly recognisable. During the …

Alia Bhatt gets roasted by Donald Trump impersonator on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2

Alia Bhatt gets roasted by Donald Trump impersonator on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 02:18 PM IST When Alia Bhatt appeared on the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 as a guest panelist, she would have expected to get roasted by host Samay Raina. However, Alia wouldn’t have expected getting roasted by a contestant impersonating US President Donald Trump. The act went on to win the episode. ‘Not your Ranbir Kapoor’ Contestant Avinash Agarwal, who copied Trump’s mannerisms and accent to the T, said, “Thank God your other guy Ranbir is not here,” much to the puzzlement of Alia Bhatt. He soon clarified that he’s not referring to Alia’s husband and fellow actor Ranbir Kapoor, but to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, whose inappropriate joke on India’s Got Latent Season 1 led to three FIRs against him and Samay, and even the latter’s show getting pulled off YouTube. The contestant even joked that he’s banned Ranveer from “the islands”, referring to the US President’s alleged links to late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. That Donald Trump Guy Roasted Alia Very Badly, She’s Crying …

Samay Raina shuts down audience member’s misogynist joke on India’s Got Latent, internet says: ‘Pranit More take notes’

Samay Raina shuts down audience member’s misogynist joke on India’s Got Latent, internet says: ‘Pranit More take notes’

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Recently, comedian Pranit More faced backlash for not intervening when an audience member made derogatory remarks about a woman during one of his comedy gigs. Amid the ongoing ₹370 biryani controversy, a clip of comedian Samay Raina shutting down an audience member for a misogynistic remark in the latest episode of his show, India’s Got Latent, has won over the internet. Samay Raina’s quick response to audience member making misogynistic remarks wins internet amid Pranit More’s ₹370 biryani row. Samay Raina shuts down audience member making misogynistic joke On June 20, Samay returned with India’s Got Latent Season 2, where actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari were the guests. The show features Samay and fellow comedians, along with guests, judging contestants’ talents, while engaging in playful banter with each other and the audience. During the show, Samay asked the audience, “What does a girl like the most in a guy?” One audience member replied, “Paisa (money).” While several people laughed at the response, actor Alia Bhatt appeared unimpressed and asked, “Who said this?” Samay was quick …

Samay Raina lauds Alia Bhatt, Sharvari for being ‘chill, fun’ on India’s Got Latent S2 | Web-series News

Samay Raina lauds Alia Bhatt, Sharvari for being ‘chill, fun’ on India’s Got Latent S2 | Web-series News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 21, 2026 09:07 AM IST Standup comedian Samay Raina took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday night to give a shoutout to Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for appearing as guest panelists on the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent season 2, his roast show which returned a year after a major controversy, this time streaming on both his YouTube channel and Netflix India. Samay thanks Alia Bhatt, Sharvari for being ‘fun and chill’ “Soooo much love for @aliabhatt and @sharvari for being so chill and fun (red heart emoji),” wrote Samay. “Takes a lots of guts for someone at such heights of the game. Humbled by your humility and learnt so much from you. I was always a fan of your work but now even bigger fan of the people you are (red heart emojis),” added the stand-up comedian. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who will soon be sharing screen space in Shiv Rawail’s spy thriller Alpha, slated to release in cinemas on July 3, appeared on the premiere episode of India’s Got …

‘Lowest point of her career’: Samay Raina roasts Alia Bhatt on India’s Got Latent S2 | Entertainment News

‘Lowest point of her career’: Samay Raina roasts Alia Bhatt on India’s Got Latent S2 | Entertainment News

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Samay Raina’s return with India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already given fans plenty to talk about. The comedian kicked off the new season on June 20 with actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests, who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film Alpha. Known for his sharp, unpredictable humour, Samay wasted no time roasting both guests, particularly Alia. From taking a dig at her Cannes appearance and Jigra to referencing one of her most viral Koffee With Karan moments, the comedian delivered a string of jokes that left the audience laughing throughout the episode. The comedian began by introducing Alia in his trademark style. Calling her the biggest celebrity to appear on the show so far, he joked, “She is the biggest guest we had till now in Latent. Highest point of Latent, lowest point of her career.” He followed it up with another quip directed at the actor. “Feeling nervous sitting next to you, big fan of your… husband.” Samay’s Cannes joke leaves everyone in splits As the conversation progressed, …

Alia Bhatt gets roasted by Samay Raina over Cannes 2026 appearance on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Yahan cameras aap pe hai’

Alia Bhatt gets roasted by Samay Raina over Cannes 2026 appearance on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Yahan cameras aap pe hai’

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Comedian Samay Raina has officially returned with a brand-new season of India’s Got Latent, and the opening episode is already creating buzz online. The Season 2 premiere, which dropped on June 20, featured Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests as they joined the show to promote their upcoming action thriller, Alpha. Alia Bhatt’s Cannes moment becomes a joke on India’s Got Latent season 2. (Netflix/Youtube) Known for his quick wit and no-holds-barred humour, Samay delivered several memorable one-liners throughout the episode. One moment that particularly stood out was his playful dig at Alia Bhatt, seemingly referencing the actor’s recent Cannes 2026 controversy, leaving the audience and fellow guests in splits. Samay pokes fun at Alia and Sharvari During one of the opening segments, Samay welcomed Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in his trademark style and immediately put the spotlight on the former. Listing out her achievements, he spoke about her popularity, her appearances on some of the biggest red carpets in the world and her National Award win before asking why she had decided to …

Samay Raina shocks Alia Bhatt with his jab on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret’

Samay Raina shocks Alia Bhatt with his jab on India’s Got Latent S2: ‘Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret’

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Comedian Samay Raina has returned with the second season of his hit but controversial show India’s Got Latent. Dropped on June 20, the opening episode features Alpha actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh as special guests, instantly turning the season launch into a major talking point online. The first episode of Season 2 sees Alia and Sharvari stepping into the unpredictable, unfiltered format of the show. India’s got latent season 2: Samay Raina’s Jigra joke on Alia Bhatt steals the spotlight. (Netflix/YouTube) Jigra dig Alia Bhatt did not see it coming Samay Raina opened the episode in his signature witty style as he welcomed Alia Bhatt and Sharvari to the panel for the Season 2 premiere. Expressing his surprise at their presence, he remarked that he couldn’t believe Alia was part of the opening episode lineup. The tone quickly turned playful when Alia Bhatt admitted, “I am kinda regretting it right now.” Samay immediately responded with his trademark sarcasm, saying, “Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret (I also regretted watching Jigra).” The comment …

Samay Raina to get a new Netflix stand-up special as controversial show India’s Got Latent season 2 premieres on June 20

Samay Raina to get a new Netflix stand-up special as controversial show India’s Got Latent season 2 premieres on June 20

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After days of cryptic posts, fan theories and endless speculation online, Netflix and Samay Raina finally revealed what they have been working on. The streaming giant officially announced a two-project collaboration with the comedian, bringing back India’s Got Latent for a second season and also developing a brand-new stand-up special. The announcement marks a major moment in Samay’s career, as he expands his presence beyond YouTube while still staying connected to the audience that helped build his massive following. Samay Raina expands Netflix deal with Latent season 2 and new special. A new Netflix stand-up special is also on the way Netflix has also confirmed that Samay is working on an all-new stand-up comedy special that will be released exclusively on the platform. While details about the title and release date have not been announced yet, the special is expected to feature Samay’s signature style of observational comedy, personal stories and sharp humour. India’s Got Latent season 2 will stream on Netflix and YouTube together In a first-of-its-kind move, India’s Got Latent season 2 will …

‘Netflix ka set tutega ab’: Internet reacts as Samay Raina confirms Alia Bhatt, Sharvari will be on India’s Got Latent 2

‘Netflix ka set tutega ab’: Internet reacts as Samay Raina confirms Alia Bhatt, Sharvari will be on India’s Got Latent 2

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Almost a month ago, a photo of Alpha actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari on the set of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent went viral. This led to speculation that the comedian might be opening the second season of his show with Alia and Sharvari as guests, and now that speculation has been confirmed by Samay himself. Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari will appear on India’s Got Latent 2. Samay confirms Alia, Sharvari’s appearance on Latent The comedian took to Instagram to share the YouTube link of the first episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2, with Alia and Sharvari’s photo featured on the video’s thumbnail image. The image shows Alia and Sharvari laughing, with Alia wearing a cap that has “Alpha” written on it. Along with the two stars, Samay, comedian Ashish Solanki, and Balraj Ghai also feature in the photo. Along with sharing the link, Samay tagged Alia and Sharvari and wrote the caption, “Are we ready to start the show?” Fans react Fans have been hailing Samay for his comeback. A comment …

Netflix announces Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2; show to stream on YouTube too | Bollywood News

Netflix announces Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2; show to stream on YouTube too | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 19, 2026 06:22 PM IST After creating a storm with its first season, comedian Samay Raina is set to return with Season 2 of the highly controversial yet widely watched and discussed show, India’s Got Latent. The new season will premiere simultaneously on both YouTube and Netflix. On Friday evening, Netflix shared an announcement video for the upcoming season, featuring Samay alongside his longtime friend and creative collaborator, Balraj Singh Ghai. The over two-minute-long video opens with a light-hearted exchange between the two. Balraj asks Samay whether India’s Got Latent Season 2 is really going to premiere on Netflix, to which the comedian simply replies, “Yes.” When Balraj jokingly accuses him of betraying YouTube, the platform where the original season premiered, one of Samay’s bodyguards standing behind him quips, “You have to do it for the money.” Balraj then responds, “How much money do you want to earn? Will you forget your fans for money?)” An argument breaks out between Balraj and Samay Raina’s bodyguard. Stepping in to calm the situation, Samay clarifies …