New Delhi: In the wake of the intense backlash from a controversial episode of the YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has highlighted his “silence strategy” while emphasizing personal achievements and family support.
The episode, hosted by stand-up comedian Samay Raina, drew widespread criticism in 2025 after Allahbadia made a remark involving parents and sex. The clip went viral on social media, sparking outrage and leading to significant repercussions for those involved.
On Thursday night, Allahbadia shared an Instagram video reflecting on his path to becoming an established YouTuber. He discussed how ambitious individuals often face attempts to hold them back, with people planting doubts along the way. Recalling his experiences at age 22, he mentioned encountering skeptics at the gym, including relatives and his parents’ friends.
“Many of them are still doing nothing today,” he noted. Allahbadia pointed out that he has built success independently as a prominent YouTuber, adding proudly, “My parents are proud of me. My parents proudly say that ‘We did not have to help him at all. He did it all independently and grew by himself’.”
He captioned the post: “The Silence Strategy. The moment you start levelling up, the world will try to pull you back down. Your only job is to stay deaf to the noise.”
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Samay Raina recently addressed the incident at length in his stand-up special Still Alive. He described how the controversy affected his mental health and revealed that he had to remove the entire show from YouTube overnight following police intervention. Raina noted that his editor was arrested and that authorities monitored his content closely.
Raina distanced himself from the remarks, jokingly referring to Allahbadia as “the monk who sold my Ferrari” and observing that the backlash was particularly harsh given Allahbadia’s public image built around yoga and spirituality. He remarked that the internet in India often serves as a platform to boost one’s bank balance, describing online personas as a form of performance.
Despite the challenges, Raina announced plans to revive India’s Got Latent with adjustments, such as prohibiting audience phones during recordings. He expressed that the show had ended its first season on a high note and emphasized his intent to continue creating content for enjoyment.
The developments come amid reactions from politicians, celebrities including Sunil Pal and Mukesh Khanna, and even unexpected support from across the border.