Samay Raina Asks Tanmay Bhat 'Kaand Hota Hain Toh Bhookh Nahi Lagti?'; Here's What the Latter Said

YouTuber Samay Raina is facing backlash for Ranveer Allahbadia's “sex with parents" remark on his show, 'India's Got Latent'. Raina, who is currently touring in Canada as a part of his Samay Raina Unfiltered tour, indirectly addressed the aftermaths of the incident. He gave the audience a sneak peek of his conversation with comedian Tanmay Bhat after the “kaand" (scandal).

"I Talked To Tanmay Bhat..."

Samay Raina performed in front of a live audience at Massey Theatre in Vancouver. Film journalist Faridoon Shahryar, who attended the show, narrated excerpts from the night. He said that Raina was welcomed with a standing ovation on the stage. Later, he revealed his conversation with Bhat.

"Maine @tanmaybhat bhai se baat kiya, maine kaha tanmay bhai jab aisa kuch hota hai kaand toh aisa hota hai ki bhook nahi lagti? Toh unhone kaha haan bhook nahi lagti aise mein. Maine kaha aap kaise mote ho gaye the Phir? (I talked to Tanmay Bhat, I said, ‘Tanmay bhai, when something like this happens, a scandal, doesn't it make you lose your appetite?' He replied, ‘Yes, you don't feel hungry in such situations.' I then asked, ‘So how did you become so fat then?'," said Samay, as the crowd erupted in laughter.

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About the Controversy:

The ‘India's Got Latent' show got embroiled in controversy over comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in the episode that Apoorva Mukhija also appeared in. Following a massive backlash, a formal complaint was filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Mukhija, Samay Raina, and the organizers of 'India's Got Latent.

Samay Raina's Statement:

Samay later took to his Instagram Stories to share a statement, stating that he had removed all videos of the show from his channel and was "fully cooperating" with the authorities. He also added that his only intention was to entertain people.

"Everything that has been happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India's Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you," Samay wrote on his Instagram Story.

Ranveer Allahbadia's Apology:

After the backlash, Ranveer also offered an apology and said he "shouldn't have said what he said". In a video shared on his X account, he acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and insensitive.

He admitted that the remark was not only inappropriate but also lacked humour. Allahbadia also said that comedy was not his forte, expressing regret over his lapse in judgment. "My comment wasn't just inappropriate; it wasn't even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry," Allahbadia said.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped Allahbadia for his comments but also gave him protection from arrest. Everyone named in the FIRs is also due to appear in front of the National Commission for Women (NCW) next month after failing to appear on Monday.