Samay Raina Defends Sakshi Jha Amid Controversial Performance on India's Got Latent 2
Highlights from India's Got Latent 2
The latest episode of Samay Raina's show India’s Got Latent 2, which recently premiered on Netflix, was packed with humor and entertaining moments. However, it gained significant attention due to one standout performance. A teacher from Bihar, Sakshi Jha, labeled herself a "men-hater" and expressed her disdain for men, making comments that left both judges and viewers uncomfortable. Following the airing of the episode, she faced severe backlash online, with her social media flooded with jokes and some harsh comments. In the midst of the trolling, Samay has stepped up to support Sakshi.
Samay Raina Stands by Sakshi Jha
Samay Raina Supports Sakshi Jha Amid Trolling
Samay Raina has called on his followers to show compassion towards Sakshi Jha amidst the memes and reactions following her appearance on the show. In an Instagram Story, he expressed, "I’m currently observing all the reactions to this episode online. There are numerous memes being created about Sakshi Jha being a 'men-hater.' So, I have a request for my 'mens' — please be kind to her. At the end of the day, this is Latent; people come, say whatever they want, and leave. Performing on stage isn’t easy; people often joke around. You understand, right? I feel a bit bad, guys. Please don’t be too harsh on her."
Samay Raina Addresses the Memes
Samay Raina On Memes About Sakshi Jha
Samay urged everyone to keep the memes and jokes respectful, reminding them that there is a real person behind the performance. He emphasized that this was a chance for everyone to show Sakshi some love and demonstrate that "mens" can also be wonderful individuals. He acknowledged that Sakshi's participation added to the episode's entertainment value and credited her for making it memorable. Samay reiterated the importance of kindness and support, highlighting that this was an opportunity to show that men can be respectful and supportive. The episode featured judges Tanmay Bhatt, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram, and Yashraj Mehra, and Sakshi made history as the first contestant to receive a score of zero from all judges.