National Commission for Women has summoned Youtuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina and others over “derogratory and racist” remarks made by them on ‘India Got Latent’ show. The hearing is scheduled for February 17 at the NCW office in New Delhi.
The Commission has taken serious note of the vulgar and offensive remarks made by content creators such as Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, as well as the show’s producers, Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra, NCW said in a release. These comments, which have sparked widespread public outrage, violate the dignity and respect owed to every individual, particularly in a society that upholds equality and mutual respect. In light of this concern, under the instructions of NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, a hearing has been scheduled to address the controversial remark made by the content creators on India’s Got Latent, NCW added.
The controversy began when Allahbadia, known for his YouTube channel BeerBiceps, made offensive remarks during a recent episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’.
Following the uproar, Allahbadia issued a public apology. In a video shared on his X account, he acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and insensitive. He admitted that the remark was not only inappropriate but also lacked humour. Allahbadia also said that comedy was not his forte, expressing regret over his lapse in judgment.
“My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry,” Allahbadia said. He also addressed concerns about his influence on younger audiences, promising to use his platform more responsibly in the future. “Family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect,” he added.
Allahbadia further requested that the producers of ‘India’s Got Latent’ remove the “insensitive sections” from the episode in which his comments were made.
“I have asked the makers of the video to remove the insensitive sections from the video. All I can say in the end is sorry, I hope you can forgive me as a human being,” he concluded.
In addition to NCW condemnations, a formal complaint has been filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission.
The complaint alleges that the show used abusive language and made obscene remarks about women in an attempt to gain popularity and financial benefit through online broadcasts.
The complainant has called for strict action against the individuals involved in the show, especially concerning the remarks made by Allahbadia and Raina.
(With inputs from ANI)
