A formal complaint has been filed in Mumbai against casting director Mukesh Chhabra and streaming platform Netflix India over allegedly inappropriate and sexually suggestive language used during an episode of India's Got Latent Season 2, hosted by stand-up comedian Samay Raina. The complaint, lodged on 23 September 2026, has also demanded an inquiry into the role of Monika Shergill, Netflix India's content chief, over how such content was cleared for streaming.

What the Complaint Alleges

Complainant Anurag Shrivastav stated that he was watching Netflix on his laptop in a hotel room after arriving in Mumbai on the evening of 22 September 2026, when he came across the episode in question. The panel for the episode reportedly featured actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, actor and YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, casting director Mukesh Chhabra, and stand-up comedian Kaustubh Agarwal, alongside host Samay Raina.

According to the complaint, Chhabra was allegedly heard making a sexually explicit remark — the full text of which has been documented in the complaint. Shrivastav noted that 'the authenticity of this statement, the identification of the voice/person, the complete context, and the exact timestamp need to be verified from the original and unedited recording,' indicating that he has called for a formal investigation rather than treating his observation as conclusive.

Demands Raised in the Complaint

Shrivastav has demanded that investigators examine Netflix's editorial process — specifically, on what basis content of this nature was permitted on the platform. The complaint further argues that, if the statement is verified, it raises serious concerns about viewer dignity and the cyber safety of children who may have access to the streaming service. An investigation into the role of Monika Shergill as content head has also been sought.

A Show Familiar With Controversy

This is not the first time India's Got Latent has drawn legal and public scrutiny. In February 2025, content creator and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia faced widespread backlash following remarks he made about parents and sex during an episode of Season 1 of the show. That episode triggered calls for regulatory action and reignited the debate around content moderation on Indian streaming platforms. The latest complaint suggests the show continues to operate in contested territory between creative freedom and broadcast responsibility.

Netflix India's Position

As of the time of reporting, neither Netflix India nor Mukesh Chhabra had issued a public response to the complaint. The matter is at the preliminary stage, and no FIR or formal charge has been confirmed yet.

The case is likely to renew calls for clearer content guidelines for OTT platforms in India, a debate that regulators and the industry have been navigating since the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into effect.