Stand-up comedian Samay Raina came under intense scrutiny once YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made inappropriate comments on Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent.
Following the incident, a fierce debate has ensued on where dark humor gets out of place. The criticism that Raina’s show has met, his career has thrived and pushed his net worth from Rs 140 crore to Rs 195 crore. The show was allegedly making him around Rs 1.5 grand every month.
Samay: Comedy Sensation
He comes from Jammu and Kashmir and graduated in printing engineering from PVG College of Engineering and Technology, Pune. Samay’s first foray into stand-up comedy happened after recognizing that he loved comedy by performing in amateur open mics.
His most significant break was when he shared the title in Comicstaan Season 2, when he hogged all the limelight, paving the way for his career in the entertainment industry.
Controversy & Income
Raina started India’s Got Latent in 2024, a unique talent show judged by a panel roasting contestants. The format of the show is very much similar to the renowned comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s podcast, Kill Tony. Recently, some offended remarks about the sexual life of one’s parents made by panel member Ranveer Allahbadia led to public outcry.
Following the outrage, there is a filing of an FIR against the show’s panel comprising Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija.
Despite this, Raina’s career remains in no trouble. The show has gained tremendous viewership due to its exclusive members-only content and other revenue streams. Based on how much he makes, he is no doubt in trouble.
