A Timeline of Samay Raina's Controversies

Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber who rose to fame after winning the second season of "Comicstaan." Known for his humor on current affairs and internet culture, Samay Raina has developed a significant following among Gen Z audiences. However, his career has been marked by several controversies, particularly surrounding his recent show 'India's Got Latent.' The following are the major controversies surrounding this prominent YouTuber.

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Infamous 'India's Got Latent' Controversy

In February 2025, an episode featuring YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia sparked outrage due to an explicit question posed to a contestant. The segment led to public backlash, legal complaints, and criticism from political figures and the National Human Rights Commission. Many Indian influencers, including Apoorva Mukhija, got involved in this controversy. Consequently, all episodes of the show were removed from YouTube, and Raina faced legal scrutiny for promoting obscenity.

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Mockery of Persons with Disabilities

Raina and four other influencers were summoned by the Supreme Court of India in May 2025 on charges of making fun of people with disabilities, particularly those who had Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The court underlined the gravity of the situation and cautioned that non-attendance could result in coercive legal action.

Uorfi Javed Walked Out Mid-Show

In 2024, a contestant on 'India's Got Latent' made derogatory remarks about guest Uorfi Javed and made inappropriate comments about her personal life. This offended Javed, in response to which she walked out of the show. Samay Raina was heavily criticized for not intervening in this matter.

Roast of Kusha Kapila

Raina received criticism in August 2024 for a roast of actress and influencer Kusha Kapila that focused on her divorce and personal life. According to reports, the event sparked a rift between Raina and his management team and resulted in Kapila blocking Raina on social media.

Relating Kashmiri Pandit Genocide to Munawar Faruqui

Raina linked the arrest of comedian Munawar Faruqui to the 31st anniversary of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus in a January 2021 tweet. The tweet received backlash for downplaying the tragedy and exploiting it for political purposes.