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Ranveer Allahbadia reacts after Samay Raina takes subtle digs in ‘Kaun Samay?

What happens when jokes cross the line and silence turns into subtle responses? The internet is buzzing after Ranveer Allahbadia reacted to the indirect jabs made by Samay Raina in his comedy special. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t aggressive. But it said enough to make people pause. Because sometimes, the…

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4 Mental Health Lessons from Samay Raina’s Controversy You Shouldn't Ignore

There are moments when a public controversy stops being just a headline and becomes a deeply human story- one that reveals what pressure, fear, and emotional overwhelm actually feel like behind the scenes. The fallout from India’s Got Latent did exactly that. What looked like outrage, FIRs, and internet debates…

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The “I Love You, Dad” Wave: How Samay Raina Sparked an Emotional Shift in India

A new kind of wave is sweeping across social media in India—and it stands apart from the usual stream of jokes, dance trends, and memes. This time, the content is quieter, more personal, and deeply emotional. People are posting short videos of themselves taking a deep breath, making a phone…

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“Tu Sirf Gadhe Par Baithne Layak Hai”: Mukesh Khanna’s Explosive Attack On Samay Raina

Comedian Samay Raina has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after his latest stand-up special “Still Alive” featured jokes about veteran actor Mukesh Khanna and his iconic superhero character Shaktimaan. The special came after Samay’s return to the spotlight following the India’s Got Latent controversy, but one…

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Samay Raina Trend Goes Viral as ‘Still Alive’ Inspires Sons to Tell Their Dads “I Love You”

A new kind of wave is quietly taking over social media in India, and it stands apart from the usual stream of memes, dance reels, and viral jokes, as people are now sharing short, emotional videos of themselves taking a deep breath, making a call, and saying something many have…

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Mukesh Khanna vs Samay Raina: Internet War Explodes Wild

When a beloved superhero meets sharp comedy, sparks are bound to fly but no one expected an explosion like this. The clash between Mukesh Khanna and Samay Raina isn’t just another celebrity feud; it’s a collision of generations, values, and influence. What began as a bold joke quickly spiraled into…

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SC notice to Samay Raina, 4 others on ‘insensitive jokes’

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to comedians Samay Raina, Vipun Goyal and three others in a petition over their alleged insensitive jokes on persons with disabilities, according to LiveLaw.

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'India's Got Latent' Controversy: Samay Raina makes second appearance before Maharashtra Cyber Cell

Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina was spotted making another appearance before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday in connection with the investigation into his YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' which was embroiled in controversy early this year.

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Has the policing of comedy in India gone too far?

COMEDY IN INDIA UNDER ATTACK: Political party workers vandalising a performing arts venue after a standup comic makes a joke about their leader shows crackdowns on comedy in India are escalating, Shahana Yasmin reports

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Ranveer Allahbadia case: The ripple effect of a single ‘joke’

“Life is crazy,” YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia said in excitement after receiving the ‘Disrupter of the Year’ award in March last year from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award, a first-of-its-kind recognition for digital content creators. Crazier events unfolded exactly a year later.

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Allahbadia Row: Maharashtra Cyber Cell interrogates influencer Apoorva Makhija

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding India's Got Latent, Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Tuesday recorded the statement of social media influencer Apoorva Makhija Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's Got Latent Row: Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia contact Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record statements

YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia approached Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Monday to record their statements in connection with the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Cyber Cell issues 2nd summons to Samay Raina

This move comes after Raina failed to appear for a scheduled statement recording session on February 18. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What to know about influencer’s ‘dirty’ joke sparking outrage in India

The comment has resulted in multiple police complaints

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Harsh Gujral DELETES videos of YouTube comedy show ‘The Escape Room’ amid Samay Raina's India's Got Latent controversy

As the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent continues to stir controversy, several comedians are now facing its repercussions.

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India’s top court pulls up podcaster for incest joke: ‘It shows a perverted mind’

Ranveer Allahbadia faced severe backlash after his appearance on an episode of YouTube comedy show India's Got Latent where he made the comments

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Supreme Court stays Ranveer Allahbadia’s arrest, but slams YouTuber for ‘depraved’ comments

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Ranveer Allahabadia, more popularly known as Beer Biceps, in the cases registered against the YouTuber for allegedly making vulgar and obscene comments on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent, Bar and Bench reported.

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Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina issued fresh summons by NCW over India's Got Latent controversy; Netizens say 'Concentrate on real issues'

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued fresh summons to several content creators, including YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, after they failed to appear before the commission on February 17, over alleged derogatory remarks made on the show, India’s Got Latent.

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Maharashtra Cyber Cell refuses Samay Raina's request to record statement via video conferencing

Maharashtra Cyber Cell has refused the plea of YouTuber Samay Raina to allow him to record his statement in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy via videoconferencing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Allahbadia Row: Mobile switched off, Versova's residence locked

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia had earlier urged the Khar police to record his statement at his residence, but his request was turned down by the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra police’s selective justice: Swift action on ‘obscenity’, red tape on hate crime

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Newsance 286: Why Godi media hates BeerBiceps and YouTubers

This week, the internet’s favourite influencer – BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia – became the punching bag for TV news anchors. His crime? Appearing on comedian Samay Raina’s show India Got Latent and cracking a (borrowed) joke. As if on cue, every anchor jumped in to defend Indian culture from this…

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Supreme Court denies urgent hearing to Ranveer Allahbadia, sets plea for hearing in two to three days

The Supreme Court on Friday declined influencer and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s request for an urgent hearing on his plea to quash multiple FIRs filed against him over his alleged controversial remarks. The apex court stated that the matter would be taken up for hearing in the next two to three…

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Samay Raina and BeerBiceps: There’s no formula to be safe in India

Last week, people – especially Gen Z – suddenly discovered a strange fact: India is not America. And this country is L and not W. (Out of pity for non-Gen Z readers, here’s what L and W mean.)

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Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina controversy: Netizens call out double standards, ask 'Ekta Kapoor jo karti hai kya wo sahi hai?'

The online community has been abuzz with heated debates following the controversy involving comedian Samay Raina and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia.

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