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India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina announces international tour post India's Got Latent row
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13 (ANI): A stand-up comedian, Samay Raina, has officially announced his international tour after India's Got Latent row. Expecting to make a glorious comeback in his comedy career after receiving criticisms for his India's Got Latent show, Raina has announced the dates of his upcoming international tour with performances scheduled across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Taking to his Instagram handle, Samay Raina shared the dates and cities of his International comedy tour. His tour will start from June 5 and will conclude in Sydney, Australia, on July 20. Here is the full schedule of the international tour of Samay Raina, as shared by the comedian on his Instagram handle. Europe and UK: 5th June - Koln (Cologne, Germany), 6th June-Frankfurt, 7th June - Berlin, 8th June - Barcelona, 11th June - Hamburg, 13th June - Dublin, 14th June - Zurich, 15th June - Munich, 18th June - Antwerp, 20th June - Paris, 21st June - Amsterdam, 22nd June - Glasgow, 28th June - London, 29th June - Manchester Australia and New Zealand: 11th July - Auckland, 12th July - Brisbane, 13th July - Adelaide, 18th July - Melbourne, 19th July - Perth, 20th July - Sydney The comedian also shared a video on his Instagram account, featuring the glimpses of his performance in Toronto, Canada, to announce his international tour. Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent' came under intense scrutiny after controversial remarks were made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of the show. Allahbadia's comment about a contestant involving their parents quickly went viral and was met with widespread criticism on social media. The podcaster later issued a public apology, acknowledging that his comments were not only inappropriate but lacked humour. Guwahati Crime Branch also filed a case against the comedian Samay Raina for allegedly promoting obscenity and vulgar content through his YouTube show 'India's Got Latent. ' Earlier this month, the Supreme Court on Monday issued summons to comedians Samay Raina and four others and asked them to personally appear before it over their allegedly insensitive remarks made against persons with disabilities in their show. (ANI)
Mint
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Samay Raina marks return with new tour after facing ‘most testing time' over India's Got Latent row
Comedian Samay Raina has announced a new tour in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, months after he got embroiled in a controversy following YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial joke in reality show India's Got Latent. Today, for the first time since the controversy broke out, Samay Raina put up a post on Instagram announcing his new international tour. The Instagram post, which is a video, starts with an audio which says, 'People who buy tickets to listen to all this stuff, they buy tickets and they go to these shows and they sit and listen and they clap for this, whatever this is. I don't know if these are even jokes.' This follows videos from his Canada and the USA tour with crazy fan following. At one point, he even video calls his family to show them the crowd that had come to listen to his comedy show. All this at a time when Samay Raina and others were facing cases following the India's Got Latent episode. Samay Raina had remained active through Instagram Stories but avoided making any new posts—until now. This marks his first post since the controversy. In April, Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia had appeared before Maharashtra Cyber office in Mumbai, recording their statements in connection with the case filed against them for allegedly promoting obscenity and vulgar content on YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'. Earlier, Youtuber Ashish Chanchlani, who is also one of the alleged accused in the case, along with influencer Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others, also appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch to record his statement. The show came under intense scrutiny after controversial remarks were made by Ranveer Allahbadia during a recent episode. Allahbadia's comment about a contestant involving their parents quickly went viral and was met with widespread criticism on social media.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Samay Raina announces comeback tour after India's Got Latent row, fans still want to know ‘where is the next episode'
Comedian Samay Raina is firing up his comeback trail! After the controversy surrounding India's Got Latent, the comedian is set to go on a UK and Europe tour. He has hinted at a more personal set, suggesting he will be addressing the turmoil the stir brought into his life. Also read: Is Apoorva Mukhija cancelling her Cannes 2025 debut after India's Got Latent row? 'Gaali nahi khaani', says YouTuber On Tuesday, Samay took to Instagram to announce his first step toward his comeback. He shared that he will be touring Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour will kick off in Koln on June 5 and wrap up in Sydney on July 20. In another story, he teased that the set would include references to the India's Got Latent controversy. He wrote, 'The most testing time of my life makes for the best comedy. See you on the tour'. The news was met with overwhelming response as he wrote in an Instagram Story, 'We have crashed the ticketing websites, should be fine in a bit guys'. Samay also shared a video montage showcasing moments from his recent US and Canada tour, which he continued despite being embroiled in the India's Got Latent controversy. Shubham Chawla from his team gave Samay a shoutout for the US –Canada tour. He wrote, 'We pulled off one of the biggest tour in the US and Canada by an Indian comedian. The grit to be able to get on stage every day when your whole world is upside down. Major shoutout to my brother for creating a laughter riot during the whole tour.... We are so back'. A post shared by Samay Raina (@maisamayhoon) Fans were elated with the news and expressed their excitement in the comment section. One wrote, 'We want you back SAMAY RAINA. Life is miserable without your videos! Period', and another shared, 'Now latent comeback also please'. '2 million views in just 20 minutes,' one shared, and one wrote, 'FREAKING SAMAY RAINAAA - THE LEGEND THE MAN THE MYTH'. Many fans, however, asked about the new episode of India's Got Latent, the show that was stalled earlier this year due to controversy. 'When is the new episode dropping,' was a common question in the comment section. The controversy around Samay Raina's show started after an FIR was filed against Apoorva Mukhija, YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay, and others associated with the India's Got Latent show. The FIR was based on allegations of promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions during the publicly accessible YouTube show. The show faced backlash after Ranveer made certain comments on air that were deemed insensitive and sparked widespread criticism. The video quickly spread like wildfire online, prompting a fierce backlash on social media, where users condemned his comments. Sometime back, Samay appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch in connection with the case filed against him for allegedly promoting obscenity and vulgar content through India's Got Latent. In light of the ongoing legal issues, Samay also made a decision to reschedule his India tour. He took to Instagram to share the news, assuring fans that refunds would be provided for tickets.
Business Upturn
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
WATCH: Samay Raina makes comeback with emotional post after India's Got Latent row
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 13, 2025, 12:39 IST After weeks of silence and controversy, comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has returned to Instagram with a powerful and emotional post, marking his first public appearance since the backlash surrounding his show India's Got Latent . In a black-and-white video shared today, Raina is seen walking silently toward a spotlight on an empty stage, hinting at a quiet but determined comeback. The post was captioned only with fire and cloud emojis, leaving fans to interpret its meaning, but the comments made one thing clear — 'Samay is back.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samay Raina (@maisamayhoon) Earlier, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Raina had broken his silence via Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt note about his family in Jammu. The comedian recalled his last phone call with his father, a journalist based in Jammu, who had assured him of safety despite the ongoing drone strikes and blackouts across several Indian states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. 'My father calls me one last time tonight from Jammu to say goodnight. His voice, steady and calm, urges me to sleep and not worry — the Indian armed forces have everything under control,' Raina wrote. 'My utmost respect to the armed forces and their families for all the sacrifices they make for our safety. Goodnight. Jai Hind,' he added, saluting the soldiers on the front lines. This emotional message resonated with many, especially as citizens across border regions faced repeated drone threats and power outages. Samay Raina had earlier found himself in hot water after a controversial episode of India's Got Latent sparked legal and public backlash. The show, known for its edgy humor, drew criticism after a comment by guest Ranveer Allahbadia led to multiple police complaints. Raina, the show's creator and host, was summoned thrice by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell and also faced questioning from the Guwahati Crime Branch. He later removed the episode, apologized, and cooperated with the investigation. With canceled shows and heavy criticism, Raina had remained absent from the spotlight—until now. While the controversy still lingers, today's post signals a possible return and a new chapter for one of India's most prominent comedy creators. Disclaimer: The information is based on public posts and developments as of May 13, 2025. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Assam woman held for ‘anti-national' remark over Pahalgam terror attack
A woman from Assam's Golaghat district was detained by the Guwahati Crime Branch for allegedly making "anti-national" remarks on the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Golaghat Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajen Singh told ANI that the woman, identified as Dadhichi Dimple alias Dimple Baruah, was detained for her "controversial and anti-national comments", adding that "she was later handed over to the Golaghat police. The Golaghat police arrested her and brought her to the Golaghat police station." Follow Pahalgam terror attack live update On April 22, terrorists opened fire at tourists in the picturesque Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, killing 26 people, mostly civilians. This comes in the backdrop of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeatedly stating that his government will not tolerate any remarks supporting or defending Pakistan in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. He also defended the arrest of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, saying that it was justified because of his alleged pro-Pakistan statements. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Sarma had said that so far, eight to nine persons had been arrested for issuing statements in favour of Pakistan. "That is why he (Aminul Islam) is in prison. I will do this again. I will take any action against such people," he added. Aminul Islam was remanded to four days of police custody by a local court in Nagaon on Friday. The MLA was booked under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita sections 152, 196, 197(1), 113(3), 352, and 353. "Assam will not tolerate any individual who, directly or indirectly, supports or defends Pakistan in connection with the heinous attack in Pahalgam. So far, the following individuals have been arrested by @assampolice for directly or indirectly promoting the cause of Pakistan in Social media, Hailakandi - Md. Jabir Hussain, Silchar - Md. A.K. Bahauddin, Md. Javed Mazumder, Morigaon - Md. Mahahar Mia, Md. Mujihirul Islam, Nagaon - Md. Aminul Islam, Sivasagar - Md. Sahil Ali Further arrests are underway as part of our ongoing crackdown," Sarma wrote in a post on X.
