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Samay Raina joins Assam flood relief efforts, donates ₹10 lakh to CM Relief Fund

Samay Raina joins Assam flood relief efforts, donates ₹10 lakh to CM Relief Fund

After Bhumi Pednekar and Randeep Hooda headed to Assam to participate in relief efforts in the flood-hit state, comedian Samay Raina has extended help in his own way. The comedian has donated ₹10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities in the state. Samay Raina has done his bit to help those affected by Assam floods. Samay Raina donates ₹10 lakh Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged Samay’s donation on social media and shared that such contributions strengthen relief and rehabilitation efforts following the destructive floods that the state is battling. The Assam Chief Minister’s Office on X, along with RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement), posted a screenshot of the bank transaction made by Samay. The official handle wrote, “HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by Shri Samay Raina.” Assam continues to grapple with the impact of the floods. As per PTI, more than 1.55 lakh people remained affected by the Assam floods, with the toll in this year’s deluge …

‘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

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 …

Pranit More goes the Samay Raina way to announce comeback standup special, Ghayal, after ₹370 biryani row

Pranit More goes the Samay Raina way to announce comeback standup special, Ghayal, after ₹370 biryani row

Comedian Pranit More found himself at the centre of a controversy in June this year after he was criticised for not calling out a deeply misogynistic remark made by an audience member during one of his shows. The comedian faced intense backlash on social media, following which he took a break from performing stand-up. Now, Pranit has announced his comeback with a new stand-up special, Ghayal, but the announcement has already drawn comparisons with Samay Raina‘s comeback special, Still Alive. Pranit More announces new standup special after ₹370 biryani row. Pranit More announces comeback On Wednesday, Pranit took to Instagram and shared a poster for his upcoming stand-up special, Ghayal. Alongside the poster, he wrote, “GHAYAL. I can’t change what happened, but I can choose who I become because of it. Ghayal is the story of that journey. Beginning in Mumbai.” The announcement quickly sparked reactions online, with some users comparing the tone of Pranit’s post to Samay’s announcement of Still Alive. One user wrote, “You are not Samay Raina…don’t try to be him. You …

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’

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 trolls Alia Bhatt’s Alpha, roasts Raghav Juyal in India’s Got Latent 2 clips | Entertainment News

Samay Raina trolls Alia Bhatt’s Alpha, roasts Raghav Juyal in India’s Got Latent 2 clips | Entertainment News

Several clips from the latest episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 have surfaced on social media ahead of its wider release, offering fans a glimpse of the unfiltered banter between Samay Raina and his guests. The episode features Munawar Faruqui, Raghav Juyal, Rohan Joshi and Niharika NM, and is packed with viral moments—from Samay’s playful dig at Alia Bhatt’s Alpha and his relentless roasting of Raghav to hilarious exchanges that have quickly taken over social media. Unlike the regular episodes of India’s Got Latent Season 2, which stream simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube, this instalment has been released exclusively for paid members of Samay Raina’s official YouTube channel. Although the full episode is behind a paywall, several clips have already gone viral online. Samay Raina’s dig at Alia Bhatt’s Alpha One of the biggest talking points from the episode is Samay’s banter with Raghav Juyal as the latter promoted his upcoming film, Bhai Tera Star Hai. Introducing the film, Raghav said, “My film is releasing ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’.” Samay instantly replied, “Kitni baar …

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

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 …

Samay Raina reacts as ‘man-hater’ Sakshi Jha faces trolling after outing on India’s Got Latent 2: ‘Bura lag raha hai’

Samay Raina reacts as ‘man-hater’ Sakshi Jha faces trolling after outing on India’s Got Latent 2: ‘Bura lag raha hai’

Bihar-based teacher Sakshi Jha has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after her appearance on India’s Got Latent Season 2. During her appearance on the show, Sakshi described herself as a “man-hater” and said that her life’s goal was to beat her husband after drinking alcohol. The remarks went viral and drew sharp criticism online. As outrage and trolling against her continued to mount, comedian Samay Raina has now come out to defend her, urging people to be kinder and spread love. The third episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 went live on Netflix on Friday. Samay Raina defends Sakshi Jha Ever since the third episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 premiered on Netflix on Friday, Sakshi has been facing heavy backlash over her stand-up set, in which she took repeated digs at men. As the trolling intensified, Samay stepped in. Taking to his Instagram Stories from his Alibaug getaway, the comedian shared a selfie video urging “menz” to stop targeting Sakshi and credited her for making the episode …

‘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

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

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 …

Top 10 Most Viewed Unscripted Shows Of 2026 On OTT (Jan – Jun): Samay Raina Is The New King, Beats Kapil Sharma Big Time

Top 10 Most Viewed Unscripted Shows Of 2026 On OTT (Jan – Jun): Samay Raina Is The New King, Beats Kapil Sharma Big Time

Top 10 Most Viewed Unscripted Shows Of 2026 On OTT From January To June!( Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube ) The official verdict for the first half of 2026 is out, and we have a new undisputed king for the unscripted content on OTT. For the last few years, Kapil Sharma has been ruling the list with his comedy shows, but this time the audience crowned Samay Raina the new king! Traditional Indian comedy and reality television faced a massive reality check with Samay’s OG content, according to the list of the top 10 most-watched unscripted content on OTT in the first half of 2026. Samay Raina Rules With Two Shows! Samay Raina rules the top 10 list with not one but two comedy originals! Earlier this year, he dropped his comedy special, Still Alive. This was followed by his controversial show, India’s Got Latent S2. The first guest on the show was the cast of Alpha – Alia Bhatt & Sharvari Wagh. The premiere of Season 2 was audience-approved! Top 10 Most-Viewed Unscripted Shows Of …