Comedian Samay Raina is gearing up for his comeback after the controversy surrounding his show India's Got Latent. Following the uproar, Raina is set to embark on a tour across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with hints that his new comedy set will reflect on the challenges and personal turmoil he experienced during the controversy.
On Tuesday, Samay took to Instagram to announce the launch of his comeback tour, sharing that he will be performing across multiple countries, including Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour will begin on June 5 in Koln and conclude in Sydney on July 20.
In a follow-up Instagram story, Samay teased that his new set would include references to the India's Got Latent controversy. “The most testing time of my life makes for the best comedy. See you on the tour,” he wrote, hinting that his personal struggles will be a central theme of his upcoming shows.
The announcement was met with a massive response from his fans. Samay shared in another story, “We have crashed the ticketing websites, should be fine in a bit guys,” indicating the overwhelming demand for tickets.
Samay also posted a video montage featuring moments from his recent US and Canada tour. Despite the controversies surrounding India's Got Latent, Samay continued his performances in North America, further solidifying his commitment to his craft during tough times.
Shubham Chawla, a member of Samay’s team, gave a special shoutout to Samay’s efforts during the US-Canada tour. “We pulled off one of the biggest tours in the US and Canada by an Indian comedian. The grit to be able to get on stage every day when your whole world is upside down. Major shoutout to my brother for creating a laughter riot during the whole tour... We are so back,” he wrote.
The news of Samay’s comeback tour thrilled fans, with many expressing their excitement in the comment section. One fan wrote, “We want you back SAMAY RAINA. Life is miserable without your videos! Period,” while another commented, “Now latent comeback also please,” referring to his controversial show.
Fans were ecstatic about the news, with one stating, “2 million views in just 20 minutes,” and another calling him “FREAKING SAMAY RAINAAA - THE LEGEND THE MAN THE MYTH.”
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However, many fans continued to ask about the next episode of India's Got Latent, the show that was put on hold due to the ongoing controversy. “When is the new episode dropping?” was a frequent question among his followers.
The controversy surrounding India's Got Latent erupted after an FIR was filed against several people associated with the show, including Samay Raina, YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia, and others. The FIR was filed based on allegations of promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions during the public YouTube show.
The backlash intensified after Ranveer Allahbadia made certain comments on air that many deemed insensitive. These remarks sparked widespread criticism, and the video quickly went viral, leading to a fierce online backlash. Social media users condemned the comments, further escalating the controversy.
In connection with the case, Samay appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch for questioning about the allegations of promoting obscenity and vulgar content through India's Got Latent. Due to the ongoing legal issues, Samay also decided to reschedule his India tour, informing his fans on Instagram that ticket refunds would be provided.
Despite these challenges, Samay Raina’s fans continue to support him, eagerly awaiting his return to the stage and hoping for the next episode of India’s Got Latent.
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