Samay Raina Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks in Latest Special

Samay Raina's Emotional Address

In his recent special, Still Alive, comedian Samay Raina expressed his feelings regarding the India’s Got Latent controversy. He highlighted the repercussions faced by individuals implicated in various FIRs and made a humorous remark about Sunil Pal, B Praak, and Mukesh Khanna. Samay recounted how Sunil advised him to take cues from Kapil Sharma, which led to his appearance on Kapil's show. Following the episode of Still Alive, Mukesh, known for his role as Shaktimaan, responded to Raina's comments, humorously stating, “Shaktimaan aa gaya tha yaar. Shaktimaan se kaise ladenge?”

Mukesh Khanna's Sharp Criticism

Mukesh Khanna Takes a Jab at Samay Raina

Mukesh Khanna, who is quite vocal on social media, did not hold back in his criticism of Samay. He posted on Instagram, stating in Hindi, "Kutte ki dum tedhi rehti hai,” implying that a twisted character cannot change. He referred to Raina as a ‘roasted prani’ and claimed that he had been ‘cooked and roasted in gandagi ki aag’. Khanna expressed his disbelief that despite public backlash, Samay returned with another roast show. He further demanded that Raina be paraded with his face painted black, suggesting that he should be humiliated publicly.

Mukesh Khanna's Views on the IGL Controversy

What Mukesh Khanna Said About the IGL Controversy

During the India’s Got Latent controversy in 2025, Mukesh criticized Ranveer Allahbadia for his inappropriate remarks. He deemed the comments as ‘vulgar’ and ‘offensive’, insisting that such behavior should not be overlooked and that severe consequences should be enforced to deter similar actions in the future. He suggested that offenders should be punished harshly, even going as far as to say, “Main agar Shaktiman hota toh ise pakad ke antariksh mein fek deta.”

Background of the IGL Controversy

Details of the IGL Controversy

Samay, along with Ranveer and Apoorva Mukhija, was implicated in FIRs following a controversial episode of India’s Got Latent, which was removed from YouTube in 2025 amid an investigation. Allahbadia faced backlash for making inappropriate comments about a contestant and their family, later issuing an apology.