Comedian Samay Raina has been embroiled in controversy over comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on his show India’s Got Latent. After issuing a public apology, Samay has received support from filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. However, Vivek’s decision to tie Samay’s situation to the Kashmiri Pandit issue has left social media users scratching their heads.

A Baffling Comparison

Vivek took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to support Samay following his public apology. “Today, as a Kashmiri Pandit, @ReheSamay must have experienced how it feels when people who don’t agree with you come to lynch you. Welcome to the club,” he wrote in his post. However, fans were left wondering about the connection between Samay’s controversy and the Kashmiri Pandit issue. “Is this a Kashmiri pandit issue,” one user asked, with another writing, “How stupid of you to compare these 2 events”. The comparison was met with widespread criticism, with many users calling it “improper” and “insulting” to the Kashmiri Pandit community.

Samay issues an apology

Samay had earlier broken his silence about the row, taking to Twitter to share that he had deleted all episodes of the show and would fully comply with authorities. “Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all Indias Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you,” he wrote.

The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent began when Ranveer Allahbadia made a joke involving parents that did not go down well with viewers. Both Samay and Ranveer have since apologized for their actions, but the stir refuses to die down. An FIR has been filed against the show’s team, including Samay and Ranveer, for ‘objectionable’ content. Despite the backlash, Vivek’s support for Samay has been seen as a welcome move by some fans, who appreciate his willingness to stand up for the comedian. However, the Kashmiri Pandit angle has only added to the confusion, leaving fans wondering about the relevance of the issue to the controversy at hand.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users calling for greater accountability from comedians and content creators. Others have come out in support of Samay and Ranveer, arguing that they should be given a second chance. The incident has also raised questions about the limits of free speech and the role of comedy in society.