Samay Raina Responds to Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy: Deletes 'India’s Got Latest' Episodes

Synopsis

Comedian Samay Raina has responded to the backlash over his show 'India's Got Latent' by deleting all associated videos. Ranveer Allahbadia also issued a public apology for inappropriate remarks made during the show, as the National Commission for Women investigates the controversy.

Key Takeaways

Samay Raina removed all episodes of 'India's Got Latent' from YouTube.
Ranveer Allahbadia apologized for his inappropriate comments during the show.
The National Commission for Women is investigating the controversy.
The episode faced backlash for vulgar humor.
Both Raina and Allahbadia expressed intent to use their platforms more responsibly.

Mumbai, Feb 12 (NationPress) Comedian Samay Raina has finally addressed the uproar surrounding his show "India's Got Latent". The latest episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia has faced significant criticism for its inappropriate humor.

In a recent update on his Instagram stories, Samay Raina announced that he has removed all episodes related to "India's Got Latent" from his YouTube channel.

"Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all Indias Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you (sic)," the comedian wrote.

Prior to this, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia also issued a public apology, admitting that his comments were "not appropriate" and "not even funny". He stated in a video message, "My comment was not appropriate, was not even funny; comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry. Many of you asked if this is how I use my platform; obviously, this is not how I wished to use it."

He further added, "I am not going to provide any context, justification, or reasoning behind what occurred. I am simply offering an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgment; it was not cool on my part. The podcast is viewed by individuals of all ages, and I do not want to be someone who disrespects family. I need to utilize this platform more responsibly; that's been my learning from this entire experience. I promise to improve; I have requested the makers to remove the insensitive segment from the video. I am sorry; I hope you can forgive me as a human being."

Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others for questioning due to the controversy surrounding the "India's Got Latent" show.

For those unaware, Ranveer Allahbadia posed a controversial question to a contestant about their parents' sexual relationship during a recent episode of the show.