Samay Raina recently found himself embroiled in controversy after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s inappropriate remark on India’s Got Latent went viral, sparking widespread outrage and multiple FIRs. In response to the backlash, Samay took down all episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube and has since distanced himself from the streaming platform.
However, the comedian has now broken his silence through a “Members Only” post on YouTube, where he shared a simple red heart emoji and a virtual hug—without any accompanying video or image. The post quickly gained traction, amassing 7,000 likes and over 2,400 comments within a minute. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the post, captioning it, “Is there a bigger internet personality right now?” Many fans showed their support, with one commenting, “Iska comeback cwazzy hona chahiye” (His comeback should be crazy), while another expressed concern, saying, “I just hope he’s doing well.”
Recently, Samay performed in Canada, where he humorously addressed the controversy during his set. A fan, Shubham Dutt, who attended the show, shared his thoughts on Facebook, describing Samay’s appearance: “For the first time, I saw a 25-year-old guy, weighed down by immense mental pressure, dark circles under his eyes, a sunken face, and unkempt hair, walk onto the stage in a dust-covered black hoodie. His first words into the mic? ‘Thanks for paying my lawyer’s fees.’”
The controversy stemmed from an episode of India’s Got Latent where Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant an offensive question: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once to make it stop forever?” The remark triggered massive backlash, leading to FIRs being filed against Ranveer, Samay, and other comedians present on the panel.