Maharashtra Cyber Cell Files FIR Against ‘India’s Got Latent’ Team Over Controversial Remarks
Mumbai, February 17: The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has filed an FIR against all individuals associated with the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’, following widespread outrage over alleged controversial remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia in a recent episode.
The roast-based show, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has come under intense scrutiny, with authorities ordering the removal of all related content while investigations are ongoing.
According to Yashasvi Yadav, Inspector General of Maharashtra Cyber Cell, action has been taken against all individuals involved in the show’s production:
🛑 FIR registered against all members who played roles in different episodes.
🛑 42 individuals, including artists, producers, and influencers, have been summoned for questioning.
🛑 Authorities ordered the removal of all videos under investigation.
🛑 The show’s account has been deactivated until the inquiry concludes.
"The first controversial video was removed by cyber officials, and later comedian Samay Raina was instructed to take down all content related to the case," Yadav told ANI.
Among those named in the FIR are:
✔ Samay Raina (host)
✔ Ranveer Allahbadia (guest who made the controversial remark)
✔ Apoorva Mukhija (social media influencer)
✔ Producers and other team members of ‘India’s Got Latent’
Additionally, key figures such as Devesh Dixit and Raghu Ram have already recorded their statements.
Ranveer Allahbadia has been summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell on February 24 to record his statement regarding his obscene remarks during the show.
Following the backlash, Allahbadia posted a video apology on X, admitting that his comments were:
🔴 “Inappropriate and not even funny.”
🔴 “Comedy is not my forte. I should not have said what I said.”
🔴 “Family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect.”
Comedian Samay Raina, who hosted the show, also addressed the controversy, saying that the backlash has been overwhelming.
🔹 He confirmed that he has removed all videos of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from his channel.
🔹 He assured authorities of his full cooperation in the investigation.
🔹 “Everything happening has been too much to handle. My only objective was to make people laugh. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure inquiries are conducted fairly.”
‘India’s Got Latent’ was a roast-style comedy show hosted by Samay Raina, featuring popular celebrities and influencers such as:
🎭 Rakhi Sawant
🎭 Bharti Singh
🎭 Uorfi Javed
🎭 Raghu Ram (former Roadies anchor)
However, the show landed in trouble after Allahbadia’s controversial remark, leading to nationwide backlash and formal complaints being filed.
With multiple FIRs and ongoing questioning, the future of ‘India’s Got Latent’ remains uncertain. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell continues to probe the case, and further legal action may follow based on the investigation findings.
This post was published on February 17, 2025 9:31 pm
