Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 15: A controversy has erupted following podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. The comments, made during a recent episode, caused a significant backlash from the audience and led to a formal complaint being filed against Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and others involved with the show.
Actor and TV personality Raghu Ram, who also appeared on the show, took to his Instagram to address the issue. While he clarified that he did not regret his participation in India’s Got Latent, he expressed that certain jokes in the episode caused hurt and should not have been included. He stated, “I do not regret being part of IGL. I wish the show had not included some jokes that caused such hurt.”
Raghu acknowledged that the decision to include specific jokes was ultimately up to the makers of the show, and he emphasized that they likely do not take such decisions lightly. He further commented on the broader issue, stating, “Freedom of speech is meaningless without the freedom to offend. Offence is often taken even when none is intended.” Raghu also offered an apology if any offense had been caused, saying, “I am sorry if I have actually caused hurt to anyone.”
The controversy stems from a remark made by Allahbadia, in which he asked a contestant, “Would you rather watch your parents… or join in once and stop it forever?” The comment, deemed inappropriate, sparked