The second season of the comedy show 'India's Got Latent' has captured widespread attention, thanks to a sharp and humorous exchange between comedian Samay Raina and actress Huma Qureshi. During the episode, host Samay Raina took a direct dig at Huma regarding the underwhelming box office collection of her recent film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. Samay quipped that while people usually appear on the show and face failure afterward, Huma holds the unique distinction of having her movie flop first before stepping onto the stage. Despite boasting a massive budget, a star-studded cast, and grand production values, the film failed to generate the anticipated momentum at the box office.
Huma Qureshi's Quick-Witted Retort
Not one to let the jab slide, Huma Qureshi immediately fired back with a sharp comeback of her own. Responding to Samay's remarks, the actress stated that while she merely acted in a project named 'Toxic', Samay himself happens to be toxic in real life. The witty exchange delighted the studio audience and quickly became a major talking point online.
Panelists Join the Fun With Govinda Jokes
Refusing to back down, Samay countered by remarking that at least people actually watch him on screen, keeping the banter lighthearted. The episode featured a lively panel comprising Krushna Abhishek, Ashish Solanki, and Balraj Singh Ghai, who added to the comedic chaos. At one point, Krushna Abhishek brought up the incident involving his uncle Govinda accidentally shooting himself in the foot. Seizing the moment, fellow comedian Ashish Solanki chimed in with a joke suggesting that the actor might have taken that step after watching 'Toxic'. The new episode, featuring Balraj Singh Ghai as well, is currently streaming on Netflix.
Box Office Struggles and Star Cast of Toxic
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic' opened to a promising start at the box office on its first day. However, despite featuring a prominent ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth, the film struggled to maintain its theatrical pace in subsequent days. It has received mixed to largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Previously on the show, Samay Raina similarly roasted Ayushmann Khurrana over his film 'Pati Patni Aur Woh 2', demanding ticket refunds from the actor.
