In a notable moment from the latest episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2, comedian Samay Raina swiftly addressed and dismissed a stereotypical, misogynistic comment from an audience member, earning praise across social media platforms. The incident stands in contrast to recent controversies involving other comedians who faced criticism for not challenging similar offensive remarks.
The episode, which aired on June 20 and featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guests alongside comedian Aashish Solanki, saw the panel judging contestants’ talents amid lighthearted interactions. During one segment, Raina posed a question to the audience: “What does a girl like the most in a guy?” One attendee responded with “Paisa” (money). While the reply drew laughs from parts of the crowd, Alia Bhatt appeared displeased and inquired who had made the comment. Raina responded promptly with a sharp yet humorous retort: “Gareeb aadmi ne kaha hoga” (It must have been said by some broke man). The quip elicited laughter from both the panel and the audience.
Footage of the exchange quickly circulated online, particularly on Reddit and Instagram, where users commended Raina for confronting the outdated stereotype. Comments highlighted the difference in approach, with several suggesting that other comedians could learn from his handling of the situation. One popular caption accompanying the clip read along the lines of calling for others to take note of Raina’s response.
This development comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of comedian Pranit More following an incident at a stand-up performance in Gurugram last month. During that show, an audience member named Himanshu Jangra shared a personal dating anecdote involving spending ₹370 on biryani and implied expectations of reciprocity to make the expense “worth it.” The remark received laughter from several attendees, including More. A video of the exchange spread widely, leading to accusations of promoting derogatory attitudes toward women.
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The backlash intensified as critics highlighted More’s description of the segment as notable local content and his decision to share the clip. Authorities, including police and a national women’s commission, became involved, with cases registered on relevant charges and reports of professional repercussions for the audience member.
India’s Got Latent returned for its second season after earlier episodes were removed from YouTube due to prior controversies. The new episodes are now available on both YouTube and Netflix, continuing the format of talent judgment combined with comedic banter.
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