Samay Raina is currently embroiled in legal trouble due to controversial comments made on his parody show, India’s Got Latent. Outrage has erupted following crass remarks from panelist Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, concerning parents and sex. This has led to numerous complaints, prompting an individual in Guwahati to file a case alleging the promotion of obscenity in the online show. The Maharashtra Cyber division and Mumbai police are actively investigating the matter.
In the wake of this controversy, old clips of Samay discussing his life, his Latent show, and his career have resurfaced. This has sparked a surge of interest in the comedian, who gained fame after winning season 2 of Comistaan in 2019. An intriguing detail that has come to light connects Samay Raina to prominent film personalities, including the star of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun, and the Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
A quick look at Samay Raina’s Instagram reveals that he has a following of 6.3 million. Interestingly, he only follows one person—Rakhi Sawant, who has appeared as a panelist on his controversial show. Both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Allu Arjun share a similar behavior on Instagram; they also follow just one person each— their respective spouses, Abhishek Bachchan and Sneha Reddy. This unexpected connection between Samay Raina, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Allu Arjun has intrigued many fans.
As for Samay’s background, he is a Kashmiri Pandit known for promoting chess among youth through his engaging live streams and performances. He studied engineering in Printing from Pune but transitioned to comedy after realizing his true passion lay in stand-up, characterized by his quick wit and dry humor. His big break came when he won season 2 of Comistaan alongside Aakash Gupta, which propelled him into the mainstream comedy landscape.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Samay collaborated on live streams with fellow YouTubers, including AIB’s Tanmay Bhat and Chessbase India founder Sagar Shah. In June 2024, he launched India’s Got Latent, further establishing himself as one of India’s rapidly emerging YouTube stars. The curiosity surrounding his connections, especially with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, alongside the unfolding legal issues, continues to grab headlines and draw attention in the entertainment industry.
