Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia found himself in a heated controversy following a contentious remark on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'. His statement sparked widespread criticism on social media, with influential figures from politics to entertainment joining the debate. Since the controversy erupted, both Ranveer and Samay Raina have faced FIRs.
Social media users have been quick to criticize Ranveer Allahbadia, leading to legal challenges. An FIR has been filed against him in Assam, and the National Human Rights Commission has taken note, writing a letter to YouTube about Ranveer's comments.
What's the Story?
Ranveer appeared as a guest judge on 'India's Got Latent', where he asked a contestant a controversial question about their parents’ intimate life.
Question: Would you rather watch your parents being intimate every day of your life, or join them once and never have to witness it again? Ranveer's question prompted laughter from the audience and the other judges present.
This clip quickly went viral on social media and fueled outrage. There are calls to boycott the show. Ranveer’s fans were disappointed, finding it hard to digest such crude humor from someone of his personality. As a famous podcaster, Ranveer has hosted prominent figures from film, politics, religion, and business on his podcast.
NHRC Takes Notice
After the controversial comment, Ranveer became a target for trolls. The NHRC also took notice of the issue and contacted YouTube regarding Ranveer's comment. People are voicing their disapproval across social media, and complaints have been filed against him in several places.
Hindu Groups Protest in Bhopal
The city of Bhopal witnessed Hindu organizations rallying against Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina's comments. The 'Sanskruti Bachao Manch' voiced strong reactions to the viral video, warning the YouTubers against coming to Bhopal.
The organization's president, Chandrashekhar Tiwari, said in an interview, "The disrespect towards parents, considered sacred beings, is outrageous and deserves strict action against such individuals."
FIR in Assam
The Assam Police have filed a case against Ranveer Allahbadia. The state's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, tweeted the action. FIRs have also been lodged against Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makija, and Samay Raina, among others.
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Mumbai Police and Fadnavis Issue Warnings
Complaints have been filed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and Maharashtra Women's Commission, leading to demands for strict action. A team from the Mumbai Police arrived on the set of India's Got Latent following the complaints. The uproar caused by Allahbadia’s remarks has led to widespread debate over the need for content regulation and censorship. Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has warned of action if boundaries of decency are breached, emphasizing the need to respect freedom of expression.
Ranveer Apologizes for His Comments
Amid escalating backlash, Ranveer has issued an apology. In a video shared on social media, he expressed regret, stating, "I'm not going to justify my comments; I'm sincerely sorry."
Ranveer shared a video on social media saying, "My comment was inappropriate, not even funny. Comedy isn't my genre, and I just want to say sorry. Many have questioned whether I would use my platform this way, and the answer is, definitely not. I won’t justify what happened; I just want to apologize. It was a lapse in judgment. What I said was not cool, and people of all ages follow my podcast. I don't want to be the kind of person who takes this responsibility lightly."
He further added, "I should have used the platform more responsibly. This experience has taught me a lesson, and I promise to be better. I have asked the creators to remove the insensitive parts of the video. As a human being, I hope you can forgive me."
