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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 …

Samay Raina confirms his controversial show India’s Got Latent’s season 2 to stream on Netflix, YouTube simultaneously

Samay Raina confirms his controversial show India’s Got Latent’s season 2 to stream on Netflix, YouTube simultaneously

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After months of speculation, controversies and endless fan theories, content creator and comedian Samay Raina has officially confirmed that India’s Got Latent is making a comeback. This time, however, the wildly popular comedy-talent show is getting a much bigger platform. Season 2 will stream on Netflix while continuing its run on YouTube simultaneously, giving the creator-led show a global audience without abandoning its digital-first roots. India’s Got Latent heads to Netflix: Samay Raina’s controversial show returns with a new twist. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the series, which began as a YouTube experiment before turning into one of India’s biggest internet sensations. Despite facing a major setback last year, Samay is bringing the show back with an even bigger vision. Netflix confirms the return On June 19, Netflix India officially confirmed the collaboration through a joint Instagram post with Samay Raina. The teaser featured Amin Khan, the bodyguard who became a fan favourite after appearing alongside Samay during his Still Alive comedy special. In the video, Samay finally put all the speculation to …

Vedang Raina on getting inspired from Diljit Dosanjh as an actor-singer: I don’t consider us in the same league at all

Vedang Raina on getting inspired from Diljit Dosanjh as an actor-singer: I don’t consider us in the same league at all

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Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga has struck a chord with the audience for its intense storytelling and Vedang Raina has garnered much appreciation for the work he has done. His chemistry with Sharvari and the innocence of the pre-Partition era that they brought on screen, connected with the viewers. Vedang Raina and Diljit Dosanjh Ask him about revisiting that era through the film and Vedang Raina says, “I had such an interesting time and something about going back in time gives such an amazing feeling. It’s hard to describe it and also to play a character from a time where phones, social media and all did not exist, it was already exciting in its own way.” He adds, “This was a really important time for our country, this was the time right before Partition and that era was so exciting. There was so much research to do and there was so much to learn which we made an attempt to do. We went to the Partition museum in Amritsar. We spent hours there together just …

India’s Got Latent 2 on Netflix? Streamer drops Samay Raina show tease, fans fear it may be ‘censored like Dhurandhar’

India’s Got Latent 2 on Netflix? Streamer drops Samay Raina show tease, fans fear it may be ‘censored like Dhurandhar’

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After Samay Raina confirmed Season 2 of India’s Got Latent during his comedy special Still Alive, fans have been eagerly waiting for an update on the show. Now, it appears that Samay may be bringing the popular format to an OTT platform. Recently, Netflix India released a cryptic announcement featuring Samay’s bodyguard Amin Khan standing in front of a backdrop of red curtains. Samay Raina teases India’s Got Latent 2 release. India’s Got Latent Season 2 coming to Netflix? Netflix and Samay shared the update in a joint Instagram post. The cheeky teaser was accompanied by an equally playful caption. The post read, “Drop (lemon and spice emojis) in the comments pls, we’re gonna need it.” In many Indian households, a string of one lemon and seven green chillies — commonly known as nimbu mirchi — is traditionally believed to ward off the evil eye (nazar) and bring good luck. Samay also reshared the post on his Instagram Stories. He also posted another picture of himself holding a nimbu mirchi. The gesture seemed to suggest …

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me’: Vedang Raina pens emotional note, thanks Imtiaz Ali

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Vedang Raina is basking in the release of his third film Main Vaapas Aaunga. The romantic drama set against the backdrop of Partition, has been receiving glowing reviews since its release on Friday. It is directed by Imtiaz Ali. Vedang has now shared a bunch of BTS stills from the film’s shoot and penned an emotional note to share his gratitude. Vedang Raina shared BTS stills from the set of Main Vaapas Aaunga. What Vedang said In one pic, he was seen in character, wearing a turban and carrying a bag as a student. Another picture saw him with Sharvari. Vedang was also seen sharing a frame with Naseeruddin Shah, as both of the actors essay the same character in their youth and old age. In the caption, Vedang began, “I came home one day after an audition (I was 19) and told my parents that acting is what makes me feel the most alive. I didn’t expect to say that and I was as surprised as they were. It’s now been 2 and a …

Pranit More, Samay Raina to Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra, Tanmay Bhat: When comedy came at the cost of an FIR

Pranit More, Samay Raina to Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra, Tanmay Bhat: When comedy came at the cost of an FIR

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The Indian comedy scene has become quite a risky space with jokes being scrutinised on their impact in the larger picture. As Pranit More became the latest comedian to face legal trouble, here are some past instances when comedians had a brush with the law Comedians who faced legal trouble for jokes Pranit More Pranit More came under fire for two recent crowd work clips he released from his shows. In one clip, a man named Himanshu Jangra narrated a story of a date where he paid a bill of ‘ ₹370 biryani’ and said ‘ye to main wasool karunga’ when his date asked him to drop her home. The internet called out the misogyny, sexism and lack of respect for consent in the comment. Another audience member Dr Sejal Pawar made comments over comparing ‘sizes’ of dead bodies and faced criticism. Following the uproar, the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR against Pranit, Himanshu and Sejal, over their obscene and derogatory remarks. Samay Raina Samay Raina’s show on YouTube India’s Got Latent became a …

Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 3: Vedang Raina, Sharvari film shows growth on 1st Sunday, crosses ₹5 crore

Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 3: Vedang Raina, Sharvari film shows growth on 1st Sunday, crosses ₹5 crore

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Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 3: Imtiaz Ali, AR Rahman, and Irshad Kamil came together again after Rockstar, Tamasha and Chamkila to collaborate in Main Vaapas Aaunga. The romantic drama set against the backdrop of Partition has garnered positive reviews from audiences upon release. Let us take a look at its box office performance so far. Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 3: Sharvari and Vedang Raina in a still from the film. Main Vaapas Aaunga box office update The latest update from Sacnilk states that Main Vaapas Aaunga has collected ₹2.35 crore on its 3rd day of release, its first Sunday. It is a slight growth from its previous days, an indication that the film has received positive word of mouth. The film is currently running across 2,097 shows. Main Vaapas Aaunga minted ₹1.15 crore on its opening day and went on to collect ₹1.85 crore on Saturday. This brings total India gross collections to ₹6.37 crore and total India net to ₹5.35 crore so far. About the film Main Vaapas …