Popular podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, widely recognised as BeerBiceps, has found himself at the centre of a massive controversy following his appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. The YouTuber, who boasts over one crore subscribers on YouTube, is facing public outrage after making an inappropriate remark during the latest episode of the show.
The controversy erupted after a clip from the show went viral, in which Allahbadia posed an offensive question to a contestant. He asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”
The clip sparked immediate outrage, with several prominent personalities condemning the remark. Many social media users called it “crossing all limits,” while others criticised the growing trend of crude and insensitive humor in digital content.
A complaint has been filed with the Cyber Police, Delhi Police, against @BeerBicepsGuy, @ReheSamay, and others under Sections 296 and 34 of the BNS by @vineetJindal19 for referring to the family structure in an obscene and derogatory manner and using abusive language on a public… pic.twitter.com/GpCPiQ0Pyh
— Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) February 10, 2025
Complaint Filed Against Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and Others
In response to the backlash, a complaint has been lodged against Ranveer Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the organisers of India’s Got Latent. According to a report by news agency ANI, the complaint was filed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, alleging the use of abusive language on the show. The complainants have demanded strict action against the accused.
Complainant Vineet Jindal Demands FIR, Ban on Show
Advocate and social activist Vineet Jindal, who has filed the complaint against Allahbadia and Raina, has demanded immediate action against the YouTubers.
“I have filed a complaint with the cyber cell. I have urged them to register an FIR against both Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina. I have also requested the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to ban this episode and the show India’s Got Latent. I hope strict action will be taken,” Jindal stated.
दिल्ली पुलिस में @BeerBicepsGuy, @ReheSamay और अन्य के खिलाफ @vineetJindal19 द्वारा बीएनएस की धारा 286, 296 और 34 व 67 A IT act के तहत शिकायत दर्ज कराई गई है। इन पर पारिवारिक संरचना को अश्लील और अपमानजनक तरीके से प्रस्तुत करने और सार्वजनिक मंच पर अभद्र भाषा का प्रयोग करने का आरोप… pic.twitter.com/apiD4tkttP
— Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) February 10, 2025
NHRC Steps in and Files Complaint
Meanwhile, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has also stepped in and asked YouTube to remove the video with his inappropriate comments.
In its letter to YouTube, NHRC said that it had received a complaint from Yogendra Singh Thakur, who alleged that the YouTube show hosted by comedian Samay Raina contained “highly objectionable, inappropriate, and obscene remarks about Indian society.”
The letter further added, “The commission has come across certain links indicating that a certain episode of the aforementioned show features YouTubers making vulgar and explicit statements concerning women and children. The availability of such content on widely accessible platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, poses a grave threat to the safety, dignity and the mental well-being of children, including women.”
Social Media Backlash and Criticism
The incident has ignited a debate on social media, with many users criticising Allahbadia and questioning the state of digital content in India. Among the voices of dissent was journalist and lyricist Neelesh Misra, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his concern over the impact of such content.
“This content is not designated as adult content — it can be seen with ease even by a child if the algorithm takes him or her there. The creators or the platform have zero sense of responsibility,” Misra wrote.
He further held the audience accountable for normalising such content, stating: “You, the audience, normalised and celebrated this and people like these. Decency is not incentivised in India — by platforms or audiences — and creators are stooping lower and lower for audience reach and revenue. These creators can say anything in the name of freedom of speech and get away with it.”
Ranveer Allahbadia Responds to Backlash
Amid the controversy, Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology for his remarks, acknowledging his mistake.
“I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s Got Latent. I’m sorry,” he wrote in a statement.
About ‘India’s Got Latent’
India’s Got Latent is an unscripted comedy show hosted by Samay Raina, inspired by the American YouTube show Kill Tony. The format features Raina and a panel of creators engaging in unfiltered discussions while judging contestants. The controversial episode featured popular digital personalities such as Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid), and Jaspreet Singh, along with Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia.
Despite Allahbadia’s apology, the controversy surrounding the episode has raised concerns over the ethical responsibility of digital creators and the platforms that host them.
