Comedian Samay Raina recently revealed that podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, repeatedly asked an inappropriate "parent" question eight times during the filming of their YouTube show, "India's Got Latent," in 2025. Raina made this disclosure in his new stand-up special, "Samay Raina Still Alive," which aired on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.The original episode sparked widespread controversy last year, leading to significant backlash and legal issues for those involved.[timesofindia+9]
The Controversial Question and Initial Backlash
The controversy first erupted in February 2025 following an episode of "India's Got Latent" where Ranveer Allahbadia, as a panelist, posed a highly offensive question to a contestant.Allahbadia asked the contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once to make it stop forever?"This remark quickly went viral, drawing strong criticism from viewers, public figures, and politicians across the country.Many people found the content insensitive and inappropriate, especially given the show's wide audience.[m+12]
The backlash was severe and immediate. Multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed against Ranveer Allahbadia and the show's producers, including Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, and Ashish Chanchlani.The situation escalated to include death threats and legal notices against the creators.The National Commission for Women (NCW) also intervened, prompting Allahbadia to issue a written apology.Later, the Supreme Court granted him interim protection from arrest but sharply criticized his remarks as "vulgar" and indicative of a "dirty mind" that brought shame to society.[indiatoday+12]
Raina's Revelation and Editing Process
In his recent special, "Samay Raina Still Alive," Raina candidly addressed the infamous incident, using humor to recount the behind-the-scenes reality.He revealed that the controversial "parent" question was not a one-off comment during filming.Instead, Allahbadia asked the exact same question eight times during the recording of that single episode.[timesofindia+15]
Raina explained his editing choices, joking about the extensive nature of the inappropriate content.He stated, "Main tumhe maa ki kasam sach batata hoon. Uss episode main Beer Biceps ne voh sawal 8 baar poocha tha. Aur iske alawa bhi kayi ant shant sawal (rubbish) pooche the usne. Toh ab jab maine edit dekha na, maine kaha, 'Yeh toh bohot gandi baatein kari hain isne.'"This translates to, "I swear on my mother, I am telling you the truth. In that episode, Beer Biceps asked that question eight times. And apart from that, he also asked a lot of random, nonsensical (rubbish) questions. So when I saw the edit, I said, 'He has said some really inappropriate things.'"[timesofindia+13]
He went on to explain his decision to leave just one instance of the question in the final cut.Raina added, "'Chalo ek rakh deta hoon, baaki sab hata deta hoon.' Toh mere POV se maine toh 99 per cent kitaanu (germs) maar diye the na yaar."He humorously suggested that from his perspective, he had "killed 99 percent of the germs" by removing the other seven instances and additional "rubbish" questions.This self-aware and witty explanation resonated with his audience, and clips from his special quickly circulated online.[indiatoday+13]
Personal Impact and Aftermath
The controversy deeply affected Samay Raina and his peers.Raina shared that he felt immense guilt when fellow creators began receiving death threats and legal notices in the wake of the incident.The situation also caused significant concern for his family, particularly his parents.He recalled an emotional moment where his mother contacted his friend, worried about his well-being, which led him to break down and connect with her.[timesofindia+15]
The original "India's Got Latent" show, which had been popular on YouTube, came to an abrupt end following the contentious episode.All 18 episodes of the show were reportedly deleted amidst the public outrage and police complaints.[ndtv+2]
Looking Ahead
Despite the past difficulties, Samay Raina has announced plans for a new season of "India's Got Latent."His recent stand-up special has been praised by fans for its honesty and the comedian's resilience in addressing a challenging chapter of his career.Raina's candidness about the extent of the controversial content has provided new insight into the widely discussed 2025 incident.[timesofindia+5]
