Bollywood Composer Calls Out Hypocrisy Amid Growing Controversy Over Online Content Regulation
February 20, 2025: Mumbai: Vishal Dadlani has strongly defended stand-up comedian Samay Raina in the ongoing Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, calling the outrage “hypocritical prudish nonsense” while questioning why issues like the Kumbh Mela stampede aren’t receiving the same attention.
Dadlani’s Statement
📌 The composer shared a behind-the-scenes photo from ‘India’s Got Latent’, featuring Samay Raina and Ravi Gupta, humorously commenting:
🗣️ “Would you let Samay Raina feel up your hairy arms every day, or join in once to stop this absolutely hypocritical prudish nonsense?”
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📌 He criticized the government’s alleged attempts to control online content, stating:
🗣️ “Our innocent/illiterate public, in this wave of TV-generated outrage, is giving away their own freedom. Not to mention… what about the Kumbh stampede deaths?”
📌 He also reposted a clip of NCP spokesperson Anish Gawande, arguing that the Ranveer controversy is being used as an excuse to push the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024.
🗣️ “Ranveer ek bahaana hai, broadcasting bill laana hai” (Ranveer is just an excuse to introduce the broadcasting bill).
What is the Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy?
🎥 YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, made controversial remarks during a members-only episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’, joking about watching parents having sex.
🚨 Multiple FIRs were filed against him for obscenity, leading him to issue a public apology.
📌 Samay Raina deleted all episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ and announced he would fully cooperate with authorities.
Dadlani’s Criticism Sparks Debate
✅ Supporters: Agree with Dadlani that the outrage is selective, and more pressing issues (like the Kumbh Mela stampede) should be prioritized.
❌ Critics: Argue that Raina and Ranveer crossed a line, and legal action is justified.
What’s Next?
With increasing calls for online content regulation, this debate is far from over. Will the government move forward with stricter controls on digital platforms?
📌 Stay tuned for further updates on this controversy and its wider implications for free speech and content regulation in India.
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