

Samay Raina’s voice note has gone viral. It follows the backlash from Ranveer Allahbadia’s joke on Samay’s show, “India’s Got Latent.” With almost 9 lakh views, the voice note discusses why comedy exists and begins a discussion on whether it should carry moral obligations.
Samay Raina says, in the audio message, “Comedy has no responsibility. Comedy is to take you away from reality and make you have fun. “If you give them moral lectures, it won’t be entertaining,” he says, also emphasizings that comedy should be about entertainment and not about imparting moral lessons.
‘Agar koi aakar Porn shoot karega toh maja aaega’ – Samay Raina
These so called influencers have lost all morality & ethics. Are these the influencers we want to influence our society?
As Samay Raina & Ranveer Allahbadia stoop down to a new pervert level in the name of comedy;… pic.twitter.com/Qb2nWWlZT8
— Satyam Surana (@SatyamSurana) February 9, 2025
Also Read – Ranveer Allahbadia Faces Backlash Over Inappropriate Remarks on ‘India’s Got Latent’
Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate comment during a broadcast. This led to legal action and public backlash. Since concerns over harsh language made the show creators remove the episode from YouTube, the National Human Rights Commission asked for it to be removed too.
Also Read – ‘Comedy is not my forte’ Ranveer Allahbadia Apologizes Amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy.
Many people see value in Samay Raina’s voice note. It highlights the fine line between comedy and responsibility. The Mumbai Police have also contacted Samay Raina and Allahbadia to provide their side of the story for further investigation.
After two weeks since a statement about a controversial post on his show, India’s Got Latent, comedian Samay Raina is back. He announced his return with a comeback tour, making a strong re-entry into comedy. He did his first public appearance at the screening of Hai Junoon web series in Mumbai and mingled with his fans while posing for selfies. After inquiring about the return of his show, Raina chuckles and uncaringly responds with, “Arey, pata nahi.”
A few days ago, he posted a message on Instagram and seemed to hint at all the trouble he had to withstand during the issue, and wrote: “Bahut ghutan si thi? (Was it very suffocating?), indicating that he is grappling with an emotional conflict, but that in the present and generally, things are going well. His upcoming tour covers Europe, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. It aims to offer audiences a blend of fun and self-reflection.