India's got latent

Ranveer Allahbadia On ‘Latent’ Row

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It’s been a tough last few months for YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who has been at the centre of the India’s Got Latent storm. The 31-year-old said the controversy took a huge toll on him emotionally, financially, and professionally. It left his parents disappointed and let his team down. Earlier this year, an FIR was filed … Read more

“Apologise For What Happened On Show, Will Ensure No Recurrence”: Samay Raina

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Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina on Monday expressed regret over a series of remarks that were made on his now-deleted web show “India’s Got Latent”, and promised to be more careful in ensuring that such incidents are not repeated, sources said. In a statement to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, Mr Raina, who got into trouble over … Read more

Women’s Body On Questioning Ranveer Allahbadia

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New Delhi: A day after YouTuber-Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and content creator Apoorva Mukhija were questioned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) officials in connection with the controversy that erupted over their remarks on the comedian Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ show, panel chairperson on Friday condemned the “offensive language” used by them and said … Read more

Supreme Court To Hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s Plea Today In Crass Remarks Row

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s petition today, seeking the clubbing of multiple cases filed against him over his controversial remarks made on comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is expected to take up the case … Read more

Cops Reject Comedian Samay Raina’s Request To Record Statement Via Video Call

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber Cell has refused the plea of YouTuber Samay Raina to allow him to record his statement in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy via video-conferencing. Raina in his plea said that he is currently in the US and won’t be able to return to India before March 17 due to prior commitments. Maharashtra … Read more

Actor Raghu Ram’s First Statement Amid Probe Into ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row

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Mumbai: Actor Raghu Ram on Saturday said he wished the YouTube show hosted by comedian Samay Raina had not included “some jokes that caused such hurt” amid widespread outrage over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on an episode. Mr Ram, who was on the judges panel in one of the episodes of the now-deleted ‘India’s … Read more

UP Minister To Comedians Amid Ranveer Allahbadia Row

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun on Friday cautioned comedians to strike a balance between “provoking thought and maintaining respect” and said they should try to “appeal to the hearts” without resorting to “mocking” people. Arun’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of content produced by comics and social media influencers, following a controversy over YouTuber … Read more

Why CCTVs At Mumbai Studio Didn’t Capture Ranveer Allahbadia’s Crass Remark

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There is no CCTV footage of Ranveer Allahbadia’s crass remarks at India’s Most Latent roast show as the camera was covered with a black cloth before the shoot, sources have said. Mumbai Police made the startling revelation after it started probing complaints linked to Allahbadia’s remarks that have sparked a nationwide debate on mature content … Read more

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