An entertainment commentary on Samay Raina’s 'Still Alive', unpacking the 'India’s Got Latent' controversy, selective accountability, “edgy comedy” culture, gendered humour, and the wider silence of India’s stand-up community.
One major flashpoint was during the sixth episode of India’s Got Latent when contestant Santosh Patra performed jokes that belittled people with disabilities. Shockingly the judges initially endorsed these remarks sparking outrage online.
The trouble began earlier this year when a question posed by Ranveer Allahbadia to a contestant stirred a massive online backlash. Soon after there was an FIR against Samay, Ranveer and other panel members.
Earlier this year, Kunal Kamra called a political leader a “gaddar” at The Habitat, leading Rahool Kanal and others to reportedly vandalize the venue.
The Supreme Court on Monday directed comedians Samay Raina, Vipun Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar a.k.a. Sonali Aditya…
“If possible, please make space for me in your heart,” he said. “I love content creation. I love podcasting. Exploring our country’s history and culture is my passion."
Earlier this year, during an episode of India’s Got Latent hosted by comedian Samay Raina, Allahbadia asked a contestant a highly inappropriate question.
"I’ve released two to three videos every week for a decade. Suddenly, I had to stop. But I learned patience," he admitted.
The India’s Got Latent controversy erupted after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s explicit remark on Samay Raina’s show went viral, sparking massive backlash.
FIR was filed earlier this month against several YouTubers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Raina himself, over allegations of promoting obscenity.
