Samay Raina has addressed the India’s Got Latent controversy in his own trademark style – through humour. In his latest stand-up special, Samay Raina Still Alive, he candidly revisits the incident that sparked backlash after Ranveer Allahbadia asked a question that many viewers found inappropriate.
During the shoot, Samay revealed that the question had already been repeated several times.Joking about why the entire clip was not removed from the final cut, Samay said, “Main tumhe maa ki kasam sachbatata hoon. Uss main episode Beer Biceps ne voh Sawal 8 baar poocha tha. Aur iske alawa bhi kayi ant shant sawal (garbage) pooche the usne. Toh ab jab maine edit dekha na, maine kaha,” “Yeh toh.” “Bhoot gandhi paateen kari hain isan.”He also added: “Chalo ek rakh deta hoon, baaki sab hata deta hoon.” Toh mere POV se maine toh 99 percent kitano (germs) mar dey na yaar.” His witty and self-conscious image sparked laughter from the audience, and clips from the special are now circulating rapidly online.While the special leans toward humor, it should be noted that some elements may be exaggerated for comedic effect. However, fans praised Samay for his honesty and how he chose to handle the situation.
Apart from the jokes, Samay also touched on the implications of the controversy. He talked about the guilt he felt when fellow creatives received death threats and legal notices, and shared how the situation severely affected his family, especially his parents.
