Comedian Samay Raina has once again found himself at the centre of an online debate after an old clip from the first season of India’s Got Latent resurfaced on social media. The viral video, originally recorded in 2024, features a controversial joke made during the show and has drawn renewed criticism from netizens, with many comparing it to the recent Rs 370 biryani controversy involving comedian Pranit More’s live performance.
In the resurfaced clip, Samay Raina makes a sexually suggestive remark while interacting with a contestant whose father had reportedly suffered a heart attack. The joke, which received laughter from the live audience at the time, has now gone viral on social media, where many users have described it as insensitive and inappropriate. The clip has triggered fresh discussions about the boundaries of comedy and audience expectations.
Several users on social media drew comparisons between the resurfaced video and the recent controversy involving comedian Pranit More. In that incident, remarks made during a live stand-up show about spending money on a date and expecting intimacy in return sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing the comments of promoting a transactional view of relationships.
As the clip circulated online, reactions remained divided. While some users criticised the joke and questioned its appropriateness, others argued that stand-up comedy often relies on dark humour and should be viewed within the context of a live performance. The debate has once again highlighted differing opinions over freedom of expression and the limits of comedic content.
The resurfaced video comes months after India’s Got Latent faced major backlash over controversial remarks made in one of its episodes, leading to multiple complaints and the temporary removal of the show’s content from YouTube. Following the controversy, Samay Raina had stated that he would cooperate with authorities and removed all episodes from the platform.
The comedy show has now returned with its second season, featuring a fresh lineup of guests and contestants. However, the resurfacing of older clips has once again placed the show and its host under public scrutiny, reigniting conversations around controversial humour in the digital entertainment space.