'India's Got Latent' controversy—Complaint filed against Ranveer-Samay for 'promoting obscenity'
What's the story
The latest episode of India's Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has triggered a major controversy on social media. The uproar was sparked when content creator Ranveer Allahbadia (popularly known as BeerBiceps) asked a contestant incestuous and inappropriate questions about parental intercourse. The incident has since sparked outrage among netizens questioning the limits of freedom of speech and censorship on digital platforms.
Legal action
Hindu IT Cell lodged complaint against Allahbadia, Raina
In light of the controversy, the Hindu IT Cell has lodged a complaint against Raina and Allahbadia. The group took to their X (formerly Twitter) account to announce that an individual named Akshit Singh had officially complained to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting against the two influencers for "promoting obscenity." The complaint was filed on Sunday (February 9).
Twitter Post
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We have filed an official complaint with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting against @ReheSamay & @BeerBicepsGuy for promoting obscenity.
— Hindu IT Cell (@HinduITCell) February 9, 2025
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Public backlash
Social media demanded ban on Allahbadia and the show
The controversy has also sparked concerns over the general content of India's Got Latent. A social media campaign to boycott Allahbadia and the show has started, with several users asking to unsubscribe and unfollow him across YouTube and other platforms. Some netizens even called for Raina and Allahbadia's arrest over their involvement in this incident. Moreover, several internet users have demanded that Allahbadia's 'Disruptor of the Year' award, which he received from PM Modi, should be taken back.
Celebrity reactions
Public figures criticized Allahbadia's remarks
Among those who slammed Allahbadia were poet Neelesh Misra and Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate. Misra expressed disgust over Allahbadia's comments on the show, calling such creators "perverts" who are shaping the country's "creative economy." Shrinate replied to his post saying, "This isn't creative. It's pervert. And we can't normalize perverse behavior as cool." Despite the growing controversy, neither Raina nor Allahbadia has addressed the backlash or apologized yet.
Show's success
'India's Got Latent' and Allahbadia's popularity amid controversy
Despite the controversy, India's Got Latent continues to be one of the most popular shows online. The show has featured a number of celebrities including Uorfi Javed, Rakhi Sawant, Tanmay Bhatt, Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Raftaar, Poonam Pandey, Tony Kakkar, and Raghu Ram. Meanwhile, Allahbadia is known for his extremely popular podcasts and often shares insights about his spiritual journey on social media.