By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 17, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Who is Samay Raina? Know all about India's Got Latent and the controversy

Samay Raina is a popular stand-up comedian who gained fame after winning Comicstaan season 2.

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Samay became well-known for his humour and chess streams on YouTube.

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A print engineer by degree, Samay Raina found his true passion in stand-up comedy. 

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He is known for his unhinged, sometimes dark comedy, which can make some people uncomfortable.

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Samay Raina is the creator of the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’.

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The show has gained attention for its fun and entertaining take on talent competitions.

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Recently, Samay Raina’s show became a topic of controversy due to remarks made by podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia.

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Allahbadia's crass remarks about parents and sex on Raina's show sparked massive outrage, leading to complaints from several persons.

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Complaints have been filed in Mumbai and Guwahati against Samay, Ranveer and others associated with 'India's Got Latent'

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Multiple FIRs have been filed against Samay, Ranveer, and Apoorva Mukhija in Mumbai, Assam, and several other states.

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