Content creator Ashish Chanchlani has come forward in defense of comedian Samay Raina after a section of viewers expressed their disappointment over the newly launched second season of ‘India’s Got Lant’.
Since the show’s return, some fans have argued that the latest installment feels more restricted and lacks the spontaneity that made the first season a massive success.Responding to the criticism, Ashish took to Instagram Stories and reminded fans that the return of the show itself was a huge achievement given the challenges the team faced over the past year.
Addressing complaints that the show was becoming too cagey, Ashish explained that the creators had little choice after the controversy that gripped ‘India’s Got Latent’ in 2025.“For the people who say the latent is too filtered or has lost its charm and smut… just remember, we had to fight a year-long legal battle as we promised to stay in line and make sure history doesn’t repeat itself,” he wrote.YouTube’s statement highlighted the difficult circumstances under which the team decided to revive the popular comedy talent show, which many believe will never return following the backlash.
Ashish Chanchlani praises Samay Raina’s design
Ashish went on to credit Samay Raina for making the revival of the show possible despite the many hurdles.
According to him, bringing back the series requires great effort and perseverance behind the scenes.“It was almost a no-brainer that this show would come back. But somehow, @maisamayhoon made sure to bring it back for all of you. He fought countless battles behind the scenes. It was a pipe dream almost impossible for S2 to exist. Kabhi kabhi kuch cheeze karni padti hai.. so please support karo usko aur enjoy the karo.”His message quickly gained attention online, with many fans expressing their appreciation for the challenges faced by the show’s creators.
A new season with a star-studded start
The second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’ premiered on June 20 and began with actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guests. Unlike the previous show, the new season is released simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix, allowing viewers to watch the same episodes in identical formats across both platforms.The makers hope that the dual-platform release strategy will help the show reach a wider audience while maintaining a loyal fan base.
The Samay Raina controversy that changed everything
The road to season 2 has been far from smooth. The controversy erupted after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made a remark regarding fathers and sex during an episode of ‘India’s Got Lant’. The comment sparked widespread outrage on social media and sparked debates about the limits of comedy and online content.The backlash quickly extended beyond the internet, with political leaders and public figures calling for action. The matter escalated further when the National Commission for Women summoned Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others associated with the show over alleged insulting remarks.In the wake of the controversy, police complaints were filed against several individuals associated with the show, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva Mukhija, and Samay Raina.
The developments have cast serious doubts on the future of the series.As the criticism intensified, Ranveer issued a public apology for his comments. Meanwhile, Samay Raina has removed all episodes of ‘India’s Got Lant’ from his YouTube channel, leading many to believe that the show’s journey has come to an end.However, against all odds, the comedy talent show is now back with a new season, and Ashish Chanchlani’s latest message makes it clear that participants view its return as the result of a long and difficult battle.
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