Stand-up comedian Samay Raina is currently surrounded by controversies over a new episode of his show ‘India’s Got Latent’. Samay Raina, who is not only a brilliant stand-up comedian, is also in the news for his unique content on YouTube. His comedy, love for chess, and rapidly growing influence in the digital world give him a distinct identity. So let’s know his interesting story.
Who is Samay Raina?
Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber who has made a special identity through his unique humor and online content. He was born in Jammu to a Kashmiri Pandit family. He graduated in print engineering from PVG College of Engineering and Technology, Pune, but he was inclined towards comedy. Started participating in open mic events during college days and gradually made his place in the comedy scene of Pune.
How did Samay Raina make a mark?
In 2019, Samay participated in the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s stand-up comedy competition show “Comicstaan” and became the joint winner with Akash Gupta. This win gave him national recognition. He is also a chess enthusiast who has done online videos with many chess players, including well-known names Vishwanath Anand and Gukesh. Recently, he launched the show “India’s Got Latent,” which is aired on YouTube.
Controversies surrounding the show India’s Got Latent
Recently, in an episode of the show “India’s Got Latent,” guest judge Ranveer Allahbadia made an objectionable comment for which he faced criticism and later had to apologize. Since then, Samay Raina has also faced criticism for his show India’s Got Latent. The show is full of vulgar content and received backlash for it.
India’s Got Latent is a Hindi-Indian show that airs on YouTube, hosted by Samay Raina. The show provides a platform for contestants from across the country to showcase their hidden talents. Its unique aspect is its contestant rating system. Before each performance, contestants rate themselves. If the average rating given by the judge’s panel after the performance matches the contestant’s rating, the contestant wins.
