Who is Samay Raina, the comedian behind India’s Got Latent, which sparked controversy involving Ranveer Allahbadia?
Samay Raina is a well-known content creator and stand-up comedian. He hosts the popular show India’s Got Latent, but recently, the show has caused a lot of buzz online. Here’s everything you need to know about him.
Who is Samay Raina?
Samay Raina is a comedian and content creator who has gained a huge fan following, especially among young people. His stand-up performances and comedy videos often go viral on Instagram, but his dark humor is not liked by everyone. Some people love his jokes, while others find them controversial.
Recently, India’s Got Latent landed in legal trouble after Ranveer Allahbadia made a controversial remark on the show. As social media debates the issue, let’s take a look at Samay Raina’s journey.
Samay Raina’s Background and Career
- Early Life & Education:
- Samay Raina comes from a Kashmiri Pandit family in Jammu. His father is a journalist, and his mother is a homemaker.
- He grew up in Hyderabad and completed his schooling there. Later, he moved to Pune, Maharashtra, to study Print Engineering at Vidyarthi Griha.
- Starting in Comedy:
- He realized that a regular office job wasn’t for him, so he tried different things before discovering his passion for stand-up comedy.
- His first open mic performance was in August 2017. Soon, he started opening for famous comedians like Anirban Dasgupta and Abhishek Upmanyu.
- Rise to Fame:
- He became popular after winning Comicstaan Season 2 along with Aakash Gupta. The show was judged by comedians like Zakir Khan, Kenny Sebastian, and Kanan Gill.
- During the pandemic, he gained more fame by live-streaming chess matches with comedians and professional players.
- He also collaborated with chess players to provide commentary, which helped him grow as a YouTuber.
- YouTube & Social Media:
- Before streaming chess, he used to play PUBG on Tanmay Bhat’s channel. Later, he started his own channel, where he continued gaming before switching to chess content.
- He has over 6 million followers on Instagram and follows only one person—Rakhi Sawant. On YouTube, he has 7.39 million subscribers.
What is India’s Got Latent?
Samay Raina launched India’s Got Latent on June 14, 2024. The show is mainly available on YouTube, with some episodes free and others for paid members.
The show gives people a chance to display their hidden talents. Contestants rate their own performance, and if their score matches the panelists’ score, they win a cash prize.
The judging panel includes well-known personalities like Raftaar, Badshah, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Rakhi Sawant, Tony Kakkar, Tanmay Bhat, Bharti Singh, and Haarsh Limbachiyaa.
Controversy Surrounding the Show
On February 10, a complaint was filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, influencer Apoorva Makhija, Samay Raina, and the show’s organizers. The complaint, submitted to the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission, accused them of using abusive language on the show.
The controversy started when Allahbadia asked a contestant an offensive question:
“Would you rather watch your parents have sx every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”*
Many people were outraged and criticized Allahbadia and Raina for what they called “cheap comedy.”
Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, later issued a public apology. Meanwhile, Samay Raina, who is currently on a tour in the U.S. and Canada, has not responded yet.
Previously, India’s Got Latent also faced backlash when a contestant made insensitive comments about the people of Arunachal Pradesh, leading to legal action.
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