Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Renewed For Season 2? Here’s What We Know

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina recently made a powerful comeback with his new show. Yesterday, the comedian performed in Delhi, where he spoke about his show India’s Got Latent, which invited severe controversy,

multiple FIRs, and backlash towards him.

While the audience was ready for a show filled with laughter, with Samay Raina channelling his witty self, it turned into a rather emotional moment when the stand-up comedian openly spoke about his show, the backlash, and the mental toll it had taken on him.

During the performance, Samay talked about how the controversy took a toll on his mental health. He opened up about his childhood, friendships, family, and the pressure of being in the public eye. He also spoke about the struggles comedians in India face, saying they often hold back out of fear of backlash or legal trouble. While this left everyone thinking about the situation, the highlight was when Samay announced the second season of his famous show India’s Got Latent.

As per DNA, Samay, while speaking to the audience, shared, “Show toh main wapas launga.” (I will bring back the show.)

Samay Raina India’s Got Latent Controversy

Samay’s comeback hasn’t been without challenges. His popular YouTube show India’s Got Latent came under heavy criticism after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate comment to a contestant. The remark triggered nationwide backlash, FIRs, and dragged Samay, Apoorva Mukhija, and Ashish Chanchlani into the storm.

Samay Raina Apologises To The Supreme Court

The comic later tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court for remarks made on his show that were seen as ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. In an affidavit, Samay Raina — who hosted the now-defunct India’s Got Latent show — said he never intended to belittle anyone and was committed to “inclusive and sensitive content creation.” He pledged to ensure “better conduct, content sensitivity, and legal compliance” in the future.

Samay Raina referred to a controversial clip of his interaction with a visually impaired individual, saying the full transcript reflected “encouragement and compassion rather than ridicule.” He added that he later invited the individual to perform at a Mumbai event, where they received a standing ovation and emotional support. The comedian said that while his mimicry was intended as a performance, he recognised that “even mimicry, when involving sensitive characteristics, must be approached with greater care and social awareness.”