Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to appear in person on March 19. This is in connection with the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent. Previously, he was asked to appear on March 17 but did not do so.
Samay Raina Summoned Over Controversy
Samay Raina is currently out of the country. He requested permission to give his statement via video conferencing, as he has prior commitments in the United States and Canada. However, the authorities rejected his request, insisting on his physical presence for the investigation.
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The controversy started when Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, who co-hosted the show, asked an inappropriate question to a contestant. This led to public outrage and legal action. Following the backlash, Samay Raina removed all episodes of India’s Got Latent from his YouTube channel. He stated that his only intention was to entertain people and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
Multiple FIRs have been filed against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and others involved in the show. The charges include promoting obscene content. The Supreme Court has also intervened in the case. It criticized Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks as inappropriate and granted him temporary protection from arrest. However, he was instructed to fully cooperate with the investigation and not leave India without permission.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also taken notice of the issue. They have called Samay Raina and others for questioning. This highlights the serious social concerns raised by the show’s content and the need for accountability in digital entertainment.
