Samay Raina Addresses Controversy in First YouTube Post After Deleting India’s Got Latent Episodes
Samay Raina, embroiled in the recent India’s Got Latent controversy after Ranveer Allahbadia’s inappropriate remark on the show, has released his first post on YouTube since deleting the episode. The post, featuring heart and hug emojis, was shared exclusively with his paid subscribers and garnered over 8,000 likes within a minute.
A Reddit user highlighted the rapid traction, noting, “It has 11k likes in 4 minutes on members only. That’s big in my opinion.”
Response to Controversy in Canada
During a show in Canada, Samay Raina addressed the ongoing controversy. A fan’s viral post detailed how Raina became emotional as his supporters chanted his name, expressing solidarity as he navigates a legal battle. Raina, who began the show by thanking fans for “paying my lawyer’s fees,” discussed the hardships he is currently facing.
“Shayad samay kharab chal raha hai mera, par yaad rakhna doston, main samay [time] hoon [Maybe my times are extremely tough, but remember, my friends, I am time],” he concluded.
Upcoming Legal Proceedings
Samay Raina is currently touring Canada for his show “Samay Raina Unfiltered.” Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cyber Department has confirmed that a second summons will soon be issued to the YouTuber after he missed a scheduled statement recording session on February 18. Raina had previously requested to record his statement via videoconferencing due to his tour abroad, but the department rejected his request, insisting on his personal appearance.
Background of the Controversy
The controversy began when podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as ‘BeerBiceps,’ made a guest appearance on India’s Got Latent and posed an offensive question to a contestant. Allahbadia’s remark sparked significant backlash, dragging the show into the spotlight.
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