Stand-up comedian Samay Raina, who has recently found himself embroiled in legal trouble following a controversy involving his online show ‘India’s Got Latent,’ announced the rescheduling of his India tour. The comedian informed fans via Instagram. He assured them that refunds for cancelled shows would be processed soon.
Samay Raina’s India Tour Rescheduled Amid Legal Troubles
In a statement posted on his Instagram stories, Samay Raina shared, “Hello guys, I’m rescheduling my India Tour. You will get the refunds shortly, see you soon.” This announcement comes after Raina had already cancelled his Delhi shows, originally scheduled for March 21 and 23. He also cancelled previous shows in Gujarat in February.
The cancellations and rescheduling are the direct result of backlash over controversial remarks. These remarks were made by panelist Ranveer Allahbadia on an episode of Raina’s YouTube show, ‘India’s Got Latent.’ The comments sparked outrage, leading to multiple police complaints. Complaints were filed against Allahbadia, Raina, content creator Apoorva Mukhija, and other participants.
Questioning by Maharashtra Cyber Cell Pending
Samay Raina is expected to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell soon. He has been summoned twice for questioning but has not yet given a statement. Other individuals linked to the controversy, such as Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia, have already complied with questioning and legal proceedings.
Chanchlani, who was also implicated in the case, appeared before the National Commission for Women earlier in March. He initially postponed his appearance due to health issues. He was granted anticipatory bail by the Gauhati High Court.
Episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ Deleted from YouTube
Following the uproar, Raina deleted all episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from YouTube in an attempt to contain the controversy. However, the situation continues to unfold, with scrutiny on both his show and his public comments surrounding Samay Raina.
Supreme Court Ruling and Ranveer Allahbadia’s Podcast Resumption
The controversy also affected Ranveer Allahbadia, who faced a temporary ban on airing his popular podcast ‘The Ranveer Show.’ On March 3, the Supreme Court lifted the restriction. This allowed him to resume broadcasting, provided he maintains “standards of decency and morality.” The court acknowledged that 280 employees depend on the show’s operations.
However, the apex court was critical of comments made by Raina during a performance in Canada. He had joked that ticket sales were helping fund his legal aid. The court responded sharply, stating, “These youngsters are being overly smart. They think we are probably an outdated generation. One of them has gone to Canada and spoken there. They don’t know the jurisdiction which this Court enjoys and what probably can be done.”
The Road Ahead For Samay Raina
As legal proceedings continue, the future of Samay Raina’s comedy career and his planned India tour remains uncertain. With his shows cancelled and his YouTube content removed, Samay Raina will need to navigate both the legal challenges and the impact on his professional reputation. Fans, meanwhile, await updates on his next steps in the comedy circuit.
