Content creator Ashish Chanchalani Comedian Samey has come to the defense of Raina after the audience expressed some disappointment with the recently launched second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’. Since the show’s return, some fans have argued that the latest version feels more restrained and lacks the spontaneity that made the first season a huge hit.Responding to the criticism, Ashish took to Instagram Stories and reminded viewers that the show’s comeback is itself a remarkable achievement given the challenges the team faced in the past year.Addressing allegations that the show has become overly cautious, Ashish explained that the makers had little choice after the controversy over ‘India’s Got Latent’ in 2025.“For people that hidden is too filtered or lost its charm and shit.. just remember, we had a year-long legal battle where we promised to stay in line and make sure history doesn’t repeat itself,” he wrote.The YouTuber’s statement highlighted the difficult circumstances in which the team decided to revive the popular comedy talent show, which many believed would not return after the backlash.
Ashish Chanchalani praises Raina’s tenacity
Ashish Samay credits Raina for making the revival of the show possible despite many hurdles. According to him, bringing back the series required immense effort and persistence behind the scenes.“It was almost a no-brainer that this show would come back. But somehow @maisamayhoon made sure to bring it back for all of you. He fought countless battles behind the scenes. It was an uphill almost impossible pipe dream for S2 to exist. Sometimes kuch chiz karni pada hai… so please support us and enjoy Kauro.”His message quickly gained traction online, with many fans appreciating his insight into the challenges faced by the show’s creators.
A star-studded start to a new season
The second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’ premiered on June 20 and started with the actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guest. Unlike its previous run, the new season is being released simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix, allowing viewers to watch the same episodes in the same format across both platforms.The makers hope the dual-platform release strategy will help the show reach a wider audience while maintaining its loyal fan base.
The Samay Raina controversy changed everything
The road to Season 2 was far from smooth. Controversy erupted after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made a comment about parents and sexuality during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’. The comment sparked outrage on social media and sparked debate over the boundaries of comedy and online content.The backlash soon extended beyond the Internet, with political leaders and public figures demanding action. The matter escalated when the Women’s Commission summoned Ranveer Allahabadia, Sama Raina and others associated with the show for alleged derogatory comments.Following the controversy, a police complaint was filed against several people associated with the show, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchalani, Apoorva Mukhija and Sama Raina. The developments cast serious doubt over the future of the series.As the criticism intensified, Ranveer publicly apologized for his comments. Meanwhile, Samaam Raina has deleted all episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from her YouTube channel, leading many to believe that the show’s journey is over.However, against all odds, the comedy talent show is now back with a new season, and Ashish Chanchalani’s latest message makes it clear that those involved see its comeback as the result of a long and hard fought battle.
