Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian and YouTuber. He is known for his comedy talent show, India's Got Latent, which he launched in 2024. Born on October 26, 1997, in Jammu, Raina shot to fame as the co-winner of the stand-up comedy competition, Comicstaan 2.
Samay Raina joked about his past exchanges with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell after being felicitated by Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. His remarks turned the public honour into a callback to his earlier run-in with the cyber cell during India's Got Latent controversy.
From spending 11 years chasing India's Got Talent to going viral on India's Got Latent and having Karan Aujla sponsor their Maldives trip, Vijendra and Manju never expected their lives to change overnight.
Sakshi Jha's India's Got Latent audition has triggered outrage, memes, and a larger debate on the limits of comedy.
An Iranian missile strike on UAE vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed Indian seafarer Rohan Kumar and injured nine others, prompting India's Ministry of External Affairs to summon the Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission.
Why has the “gold digger” label been reserved almost exclusively for women?
In 2025, the entire country tried to cancel Samay Raina. In 2026, his haters are starring in his ads.
Samay Raina said Herath Poshte. Someone replied, aaj Shivratri bhi hai.
In an interview with India Today, comedian Samay Raina discusses his show Still Alive and performing at Madison Square Garden. Reflecting on past legal controversies, Raina humorously compares performing in India and the US, while explaining how personal resilience fuelled his latest unscripted performance.
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up YouTubers and digital influencers over derogatory content targeting persons with disabilities, directing them to issue a public apology. The bench warned that future violations could invite financial penalties. The directive follows uproar over remarks made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on his show India’s Got Latent. The court further asked influencers to submit affidavits outlining measures they would adopt to promote awareness about disability rights through their platforms.
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber department for questioning on February 24 in connection with the remarks made on the show India's Got Latent.
The National Commission for Women has called YouTubers over controversial remarks made on a show. Samay Raina and Apoorva Makhija will participate via video call. Ranveer Allahbadia seeks to consolidate FIRs at the Supreme Court. Mumbai Police conducts cyber investigations with recorded statements.
Mohit Khubani, an audience member from India’s Got Latent, shared this video recalling what took place before and after Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remark.
Assam Police have issued summons to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani and others over vulgar jokes at India's Got Latent. The police will also summon the remaining three panellists—comedian and host Samay Raina, content creator Apoorva Mukhija, and comedian Jaspreet Singh.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent have led to heated debates on censorship and artistic freedom.
While a comedy episode on India’s Got Latent has gone wrong, it has also left many internet users asking who is Samay Raina in the middle of all the heat with popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia?
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina and others have been booked for obscenity over remarks made on the show 'India's Got Latent'.
A day after the Assam Police filed a case against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina and others, now the Maharashtra Police has filed a case against them after their remarks made on a comedy show India Got Latent sparked a controversy.
The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a ban on India's Got Latent, condemning Allahbadia’s remarks.
YouTube has removed the controversial episode on India's Got Latent where influencer Ranveer Allahbadia made obscene jokes, following the notice from the Centre. The incident sparked widespread outrage and multiple complaints over obscene jokes.
Folk singer Malini Awasthi weighed in on the latest controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia. The incident took place on comedian Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent where Ranveer made some derogatory remarks.
