Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has landed himself in a world of trouble following his crass comments on ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. He has been widely slammed on social media for his vulgar comments and is also facing a Police case now. Meanwhile, the All Indian Cine Workers’ Associations (AICWA) has written to the Union Home Minister and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding a ban on the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’. The association has also demanded legal action against the creators of the show.
“The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) vehemently condemns the reprehensible and offensive remarks made on the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent,” hosted by Samay Raina. In a recent episode, Ranveer Allahbadia, who participated in the show, unleashed abhorrent and vile statements that are deeply disrespectful to our societal and family values. Such disgraceful content is utterly unacceptable and poses a significant threat to the moral fabric of our society,” the statement by AICWA read.
“AICWA unequivocally denounces and will never support such despicable shows. Our industry has always stood against content that promotes disrespect and undermines societal harmony,” it added officially boycotting the show.
Press Release by All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA)
— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAofficial) February 10, 2025
Date: 10th February 2025
Subject: Strong Condemnation and Immediate Ban on “India’s Got Latent”
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The statement also sought the filing of FIRs against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and all responsible parties. “We request the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to ensure that FIRs are lodged against these individuals, followed by strict legal proceedings,” the letter read.
It also called for stringent guidelines to prevent the emergence and spread of such irresponsible content.
This comes a day after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) also stepped in and asked YouTube to remove the video with his inappropriate comments. Ranveer Allahbadia issued an apology on Monday, February 10, but it doesn’t look like his troubles are going to end any time soon. Based on a complaint filed by Yogendra Singh Thakur, NHRC has asked YouTube to remove the video featuring Ranveer Allahbadia’s “obscene” remarks.
In its letter to YouTube, NHRC said that it had received a complaint from Yogendra Singh Thakur, who alleged that the YouTube show hosted by comedian Samay Raina contained “highly objectionable, inappropriate, and obscene remarks about Indian society.”
The letter further added, “The commission has come across certain links indicating that a certain episode of the aforementioned show features YouTubers making vulgar and explicit statements concerning women and children. The availability of such content on widely accessible platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, poses a grave threat to the safety, dignity, and the mental well-being of children, including women.”
Ranveer Allahbadia apologized for his comments and said that he didn’t want to give any context or justification for his remarks and was just offering an apology. He called it a lapse of judgment on his part.
