India’s Got Latent row: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC, seeks protection against police action

The legal manoeuvre follows escalating tensions in the wake of Allahbadia' controversial comment, which quickly went viral on social media on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.

The YouTuber seeks urgent protection against police action following multiple FIRs over vulgar remarks on Samay Raina’s show “India’s Got Latent.”

All you need to know about popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

Initially sharing content on Facebook and Instagram during his civil engineering studies, Ashish Chanchlani's passion for acting led him to further hone his skills at the Barry John Acting Studio. (Image: Instagram)

YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, known for his viral sketches and massive digital footprint, finds himself embroiled in controversy following his appearance on Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell files FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others

The combined pressure from state agencies and the public has now led to calls for the complete removal of all 18 episodes of the show from YouTube.

In a swift response to public outrage over obscene content on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, authorities have registered an FIR, summoned multiple participants, and called for the removal of all 18 episodes.

Obscenity complaint filed against Samay Raina, BeerBiceps in Bandra Court for India’s Got Latent

The episode, which was filmed on November 14, 2024, at The Habitat, Khar, featured Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apporva Mukhija using offensive language throughout the show. (Image: News18)

Complaint filed by Nikhil Ruparel seeks legal action over offensive content aired on YouTube.

Ranveer Allahbadia flak: 5 times when YouTuber ‘BeerBiceps’ ignited a storm

The court extended its interim protection for Allahbadia, shielding him from arrest over police cases filed against him in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur.

Ranveer Allahbadia, a.k.a BeerBiceps, finds himself in hot water once again as a controversial question on India’s Got Latent fuels online debates—adding to a list of past missteps from the popular digital personality.

Tech shake-up: Major layoffs and restructuring in 2025

Although this year's cuts are more measured, they underscore a continued focus on performance management and strategic restructuring. (Image: Pexels)

In a year marked by rapid change and strategic pivots, tech companies—from Meta to niche players like Pocket FM—are rolling out fresh rounds of job cuts and voluntary exit programs.

Viral Fame or Brand Risk: Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia IGL video fuels debate on influencer credibility, platform accountability

Chanchlani's case is tagged with Ranveer Allahbadia’s similar plea to streamline proceedings and avoid multiple trials.

As online content veers into controversy, the call for stricter regulations intensifies, as ‘vulgarity’ is masked as creativity and humor. Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia’s India’s Got Latent video sparks debate over the price of online popularity.