Comedian Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent has landed in fresh legal trouble after courting multiple controversies throughout its debut run. The second season of the show is now facing backlash following a formal complaint filed against the program and its featured guests over the use of explicit and inappropriate language during a recent broadcast.
Star-Studded Panel in the September 18 Episode
The controversy stems from the episode that debuted on September 18, which featured actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, casting director Mukesh Chhabra, digital creator Bhuvan Bam, and stand-up comedian Kaustubh Agarwal. Complainant Anurag Srivastava submitted a grievance regarding the broadcast, alleging that uninhibited and obscene language was deployed during the session.
Specific Objections to Mukesh Chhabra's Dialogue
In the complaint, Srivastava specifically singled out comments delivered by Mukesh Chhabra, accusing him of crossing the line into excessively foul speech. The complaint highlights a specific remark where Chhabra allegedly told someone to come to his Aaram Nagar and engage in explicit sexual acts. The petitioner stated that such phrasing is not merely offensive, but explicitly sexually provocative and inappropriate for public broadcast.
Netflix Streaming Approval and Child Safety Scrutiny
Beyond targeting the show itself and Chhabra, the complainant directed serious questions at Netflix. The filing requests a thorough investigation into the remarks to determine their potential harm, arguing that such material compromises viewer dignity and poses risks to online safety for children. Furthermore, Srivastava demanded an explanation regarding how and why regulatory clearance was granted to stream content containing such material.
On-Set Altercations and Social Media Reaction
Following the broadcast, Chhabra's on-screen punches and remarks sparked widespread debate across social media networks. Reports emerging from the same episode also claimed that friction escalated when Samay Raina passed a personal comment regarding Chhabra's girlfriend. The casting director reportedly took offence, leading to an intense verbal clash that brought the production to an abrupt halt, though these claims were subsequently mocked on the program.
