An old video featuring comedian Samay Raina has sparked outrage across social media after resurfacing amid ongoing controversies surrounding his recent comments on the show "India's Got Latent." In this video, Raina makes jokes about a two-month-old baby who requires a life-saving injection costing ₹16 crore. His remarks have drawn severe criticism from netizens, who label them as "shameful" and "sick."
ख़ुद को स्टैंडअप कॉमेडियन मानने वाला ये लौंडा मानसिक तौर पर इतना बीमार है कि 16 करोड़ का इंजेक्शन भी इसकी बीमारी ठीक नहीं कर सकता हैं। और न ही इसके ऐसे बीमार श्रोताओं को ठीक कर सकता है जो इसकी घिनौनी बात पर खिलखिला कर हंस रहे हैं। #BoycottSamayRanapic.twitter.com/2vBTkK3sgB— Umashankar Singh उमाशंकर सिंह (@umashankarsingh) February 16, 2025
The Controversial Clip
In the video, Samay Raina is seen joking about the dire situation of a baby needing an expensive injection. He mockingly speculates about how the baby's mother would react if she suddenly found ₹16 crore in her bank account. Raina quips,
"If you were the mother and suddenly got ₹16 crore, you would at least show your husband and say… inflation is rising." This comment was met with laughter from the audience, which only intensified the backlash against him once the clip went viral.
Raina further escalates his mockery by questioning the baby's survival chances after such a hefty expense. He suggests that even if the baby survives, there’s a possibility he might grow up to want to be a poet instead of something more practical. This insensitivity has left many viewers shocked and disappointed.
Public Reaction
The response from social media users has been overwhelmingly negative. Many have called out Raina for crossing the line in comedy, emphasizing that making fun of a child's serious illness is unacceptable. Comments such as "Some comedians don’t know where to draw the line" and "Those who find this funny need serious help" reflect the general sentiment online.
Some users also pointed out that the audience's laughter contributes to enabling such behavior, suggesting that viewers should be more discerning about what they find humorous. One user remarked,
"We are partly responsible for this. We watch their shows and laugh at such offensive jokes".
Legal Consequences
The backlash has not only been limited to social media; it has also led to legal repercussions for both Samay Raina and his co-host Ranveer Allahbadia. Multiple FIRs have been filed against them in various parts of India due to their controversial remarks on "India's Got Latent," which have been deemed vulgar and inappropriate by many, including politicians. In response to the uproar, Raina announced that he has removed all episodes of "India's Got Latent" from YouTube, stating that it has become "too much for me to handle" amid the controversy.
Conclusion
The incident involving Samay Raina serves as a stark reminder of the boundaries in comedy and the responsibilities that come with being a public figure. While humor can often push limits, making light of serious issues such as a child's illness is widely seen as crossing an ethical line. As discussions continue around this topic, it is clear that both comedians and audiences must reflect on what constitutes acceptable humor in today's society. The outrage over Raina's comments highlights a growing demand for sensitivity and respect in comedy, particularly regarding vulnerable subjects like health and illness.
With inputs from agencies
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