Mumbai-based YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia repeatedly apologised to an ‘India’s Got Latent’ contestant after asking a vulgar question that triggered nationwide outrage, an audience member has revealed.
Mohit Khubani, who attended the Samay Raina-hosted show, stated that Allahbadia was proactive in checking the contestant’s comfort level. He repeatedly asked, “Sorry aapko bura toh nahi laga?” (Sorry, did it hurt you?), ensuring that no offense was taken.
Khubani also mentioned that the contestant later won the show and received a hug from Allahbadia. Defending the panellists, he added, “I know this is not my regular content, but I wanted people to know what exactly happened in that episode. I don’t want my favourite creators getting hate for no reason because half of the people don’t even know what happened.”
He further claimed that the comedians and panellists ensured the contestant was comfortable throughout the show. “Samay Raina also asked him if he was okay with it, saying ‘Are you okay?’ and again apologised if the joke upset him,” Khubani recalled.
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Controversial Remarks and Backlash
The controversy erupted after a clip from the show went viral, where Allahbadia asked the contestant, “Watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?” This remark sparked social media outrage, leading to widespread criticism from the public and politicians.
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The backlash led to demands for banning the show in India, with multiple FIRs being filed against Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Mukhija.
Legal Proceedings and Supreme Court’s Criticism
In response to the controversy, Allahbadia issued a public apology, admitting his “lapse in judgment” and expressing regret over his actions. Following the uproar, Samay Raina deleted all episodes of the show from his YouTube channel.
The Supreme Court began hearing Allahbadia’s petition on Tuesday, seeking to club the multiple FIRs against him. The court criticised his remarks, calling them “vulgar” and stating that he should feel “ashamed” of his actions. However, Allahbadia was granted interim protection from arrest, with the court ruling that no further cases could be filed against him.
The Debate on Comedy and Offensiveness
Mohit Khubani also weighed in on the nature of comedy, stating, “Comedy is a switch-off from life. People watch comedy to feel happy and laugh. If you put offensiveness in comedy, there’s no point in comedy at all.”
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The controversy has reignited debates around free speech, responsible content creation, and the limits of humor in the digital age.
