Ashish Chanchlani Steps Back From Event Amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

February 13, 2025: In the midst of a growing controversy surrounding the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani announced that he would not be hosting a scheduled event on Valentine’s Day due to health concerns.

Chanchlani shared his decision on Instagram, expressing regret for missing the event. “Hello Doston, I am not keeping well, so unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend and host the screening of the film Captain America: Brave New World on Valentine’s Day. But don’t worry, those who are selected can still go and enjoy the show. I know, I am gonna miss y’all so much! Love you 3000,” he wrote.

On the same day, Assam Police confirmed that they had issued summons to Chanchlani and fellow YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with an FIR filed against several content creators of India’s Got Latent. The FIR, lodged by Alok Boruah from Nayanpur, Guwahati, accuses the creators of promoting obscenity and engaging in vulgar discussions on the show, which allegedly violated public decency and morality.

The FIR, registered under Cyber PS case no. 03/2025, invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), IT Act, Cinematograph Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. In response to the investigation, a team of Assam Police officers arrived in Mumbai earlier this week to further probe the matter.

Meanwhile, stand-up comedian and India’s Got Latent host Samay Raina took to Instagram, announcing that he had removed all videos of the show from his channel. Raina revealed that the recent events had been overwhelming and that he would fully cooperate with authorities. “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,” Raina stated.

Ranveer Allahbadia, another key figure on the show, also issued a public apology for a remark he made during one of the episodes. In a video shared on his social media, Allahbadia admitted that his comments were inappropriate and expressed regret for his lapse in judgment. “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry,” he said. Acknowledging the influence of his podcast, which is watched by people of all ages, Allahbadia emphasized the importance of using his platform responsibly. “Family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect. I need to use this platform better. That has been my learning from this whole experience,” he added.

With the legal scrutiny mounting, the content creators involved in the controversy face a challenging period. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the boundaries of humor, online content, and the responsibilities that come with a large audience.

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