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“Shaktimaan bik gaya”: Mukesh Khanna teams up with Samay Raina after past criticism

In an unexpected turn of events, comedian Samay Raina and veteran actor Mukesh Khanna have appeared together in a new advertisement, despite a recent history of sharp public exchanges over the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent. The collaboration has triggered a wave of reactions online, with users calling it everything…

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Consent, crowd ratification and crassness: Stand-up comedy under scanner again

Recent comedy shows in India have ignited a fierce debate. Performers made jokes about sexual assault and consent, drawing widespread criticism. Videos of these performances have gone viral, leading to calls for accountability. Activists and comedians are questioning the boundaries of humor and the impact of such content on society.

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Ranveer Announces ‘India’s Got Latent’ Documentary After Kapil Show Reunion

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has revealed that he is working on a documentary based on the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, shortly after his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show alongside comedian Samay Raina.

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Ranveer Allahbadia reacts after Samay Raina takes subtle digs in ‘Kaun Samay?

What happens when jokes cross the line and silence turns into subtle responses? The internet is buzzing after Ranveer Allahbadia reacted to the indirect jabs made by Samay Raina in his comedy special. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t aggressive. But it said enough to make people pause. Because sometimes, the…

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SC bans Ranveer Allahbadia from travelling abroad in obscenity case

A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh ruled that Allahbadia’s request to travel abroad would only be considered after the probe concluded. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'India's Got Latent' Controversy: Samay Raina makes second appearance before Maharashtra Cyber Cell

Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina was spotted making another appearance before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday in connection with the investigation into his YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' which was embroiled in controversy early this year.

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Has the policing of comedy in India gone too far?

COMEDY IN INDIA UNDER ATTACK: Political party workers vandalising a performing arts venue after a standup comic makes a joke about their leader shows crackdowns on comedy in India are escalating, Shahana Yasmin reports

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January show, March upload, Sunday night raid: Mumbai club’s fall after Kunal Kamra’s joke

Weeks after it made headlines for being the venue of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai now stands shut following vandalism, two FIRs and a political controversy surrounding Kunal Kamra’s performance at the venue.

Newslaundry

Ranveer Allahbadia case: The ripple effect of a single ‘joke’

“Life is crazy,” YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia said in excitement after receiving the ‘Disrupter of the Year’ award in March last year from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award, a first-of-its-kind recognition for digital content creators. Crazier events unfolded exactly a year later.

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Ras Raj Ji Maharaj reacts to Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: 'Usko ek chance dena chahiye'

Spiritual leader Ras Raj Ji Maharaj has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia, following the outrage caused over his offensive remarks on 'India's Got Latent'.

The Times of India

Brickbat: Mommy and Daddy Issues

India's Supreme Court has barred YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia from leaving the country and ordered him to surrender his passport following… The post Brickbat: Mommy and Daddy Issues appeared first on Reason.com.

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Ranveer Allahbadia skips Assam Police summons amid ongoing controversy

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia failed to appear before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Tuesday, without providing prior notice to the investigation team. Authorities confirmed that neither Allahbadia nor his legal representatives informed them about his absence.

The Times of India

SC allows Ranveer Allahabadia to resume 'The Ranveer Show'

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Ranveer Allahabadia to resume airing his 'The Ranveer Show. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Allahbadia Row: Maharashtra Cyber Cell interrogates influencer Apoorva Makhija

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding India's Got Latent, Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Tuesday recorded the statement of social media influencer Apoorva Makhija Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's Got Latent Row: Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia contact Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record statements

YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia approached Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Monday to record their statements in connection with the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Cyber Cell issues 2nd summons to Samay Raina

This move comes after Raina failed to appear for a scheduled statement recording session on February 18. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What to know about influencer’s ‘dirty’ joke sparking outrage in India

The comment has resulted in multiple police complaints

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BeerBiceps row: IT ministry to brief parliamentary panel on laws regulating digital content

The IT ministry is expected to brief a parliamentary standing committee next week on whether laws will be amended to regulate online speech on social media platforms.

The Times of India

Harsh Gujral DELETES videos of YouTube comedy show ‘The Escape Room’ amid Samay Raina's India's Got Latent controversy

As the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent continues to stir controversy, several comedians are now facing its repercussions.

The Independent UK

India’s top court pulls up podcaster for incest joke: ‘It shows a perverted mind’

Ranveer Allahbadia faced severe backlash after his appearance on an episode of YouTube comedy show India's Got Latent where he made the comments

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SC grants interim protection to Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh slammed the YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia over his vulgar comment. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina issued fresh summons by NCW over India's Got Latent controversy; Netizens say 'Concentrate on real issues'

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued fresh summons to several content creators, including YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, after they failed to appear before the commission on February 17, over alleged derogatory remarks made on the show, India’s Got Latent.

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Maharashtra Cyber Cell refuses Samay Raina's request to record statement via video conferencing

Maharashtra Cyber Cell has refused the plea of YouTuber Samay Raina to allow him to record his statement in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy via videoconferencing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Allahbadia Row: Mobile switched off, Versova's residence locked

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia had earlier urged the Khar police to record his statement at his residence, but his request was turned down by the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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