Several clips from Samay Raina’s show went viral on January 9 in which the comedians can be heard using profane language, making sexual inferences, asking questions and promoting stereotypes. A particular question by Ranveer Allahbadia, the YouTuber popularly known as BeerBiceps, about parental intercourse did not sit well with social media users. This led to widespread criticism with calls for a ban and boycott of the influencer as well as India’s Got Latent. The Ministry of Information & Bureau intervened and Samay Raina took down the episode. Several summons have also been issued for Samay Raina and other notable guests on the show. On Monday, Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija and other panellists have to appear before NCW.
According to the media reports, NCW has set new dates for Samay Raina, Jaspreet Singh and Balraj Ghai following hearing their requests for their absence. The trio have been asked to appear on March 11. Samay is presently travelling in the USA for a pre-planned tour and has assured the Commission that he will make himself available for a hearing upon his return to India. While, Jaspreet Singh is on tour in Paris and will return to India by March 10, 2025, at which point he will cooperate with the Commission’s inquiry. Whereas, Balraj Ghai has informed the Commission that he is presently outside India and will respond once he returns.
Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Chanchlani and Tushar Poojari’s requests have been granted by the commission and their hearing date has been rescheduled for March 6, 2025. Ranveer has informed the Commission that he is receiving death threats and, therefore, has requested a new hearing date following three weeks. Apoorva has communicated that she fears for her safety and can only attend the hearing virtually.
Her lawyer, in an email, mentioned that Mukhija will attend in person once the situation stabilises. While, Ashish’s advocate had appeared on his behalf and said Ashish is unwell. Tushar Poojari, the producer of India’s Got Talent, and Saurabh Bothra have failed to respond to the notice issued by the Commission. The Commission has strongly condemned their lack of seriousness.
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