February 13, 2025: Recently, a controversy unfolded around a comment made by Ranveer Allahbadia on the YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina. During one episode, Ranveer made a remark that offended many viewers. He asked a contestant, “Would you rather watch your parents… or join in once and stop it forever?” This comment caused a backlash, with people criticizing it as inappropriate and offensive.
In the wake of the controversy, a formal complaint was filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others associated with the show, including influencer Apoorva Makhija. This led to Samay Raina publicly addressing the situation on Instagram, stating that he had removed all videos from India’s Got Latent from his channel and was fully cooperating with authorities. He clarified that his only intent was to entertain people and that he had no intention of causing harm.
Raftaar, the rapper, also weighed in on the controversy. He took to his Instagram Story to discuss a broader issue in society: the tendency to enjoy seeing successful individuals fail. While Raftaar did not directly mention Samay or Ranveer, his post seemed to be a comment on the backlash they faced. He pointed out how people admire celebrities but are quick to judge and criticize them when they stumble, and how the media amplifies this culture of judgment. Raftaar also mentioned how emotions like envy and schadenfreude (pleasure derived from someone else’s misfortune) play a role in how we react to such situations. He warned about the negative effects of cancel culture and cynicism that come from this behavior.
In the end, the controversy sparked a conversation about the responsibility of public figures in comedy and entertainment, as well as how media and society react to perceived missteps.