14 September,2026 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Deepak Kalal and Samay Raina (Pictures via X)
Deepak Kalal made an emotional appearance on comedian Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2 bonus episode, leaving viewers surprised when he broke down while speaking about his journey and the opportunity to return to the show.
Kalal featured in the latest bonus episode alongside Ravi Gupta, Agu Stanley and Balraj Ghai. The episode, released on YouTube on Sunday, September 13, quickly became a talking point online, with viewers praising Kalal's unpredictable appearance and his ability to switch between comedy and emotional moments.
During the episode, Kalal became visibly emotional and cried while recalling how Samay Raina had invited him to be part of the show. His breakdown stood out amid the otherwise chaotic and irreverent atmosphere of India's Got Latent. Kalal's emotional reaction appeared to stem from the significance of being given another opportunity to appear on the platform.
"Mujhe Samay Raina ne bulaya," Kalal said while becoming inconsolable, expressing his gratitude for being called back to the show. His emotional moment offered a glimpse of a more vulnerable side of the internet personality, who is otherwise known for his eccentric public persona and controversial brand of humour. Samay even hugged him and shared, "
The episode also featured plenty of comic moments, with Kalal becoming one of the major talking points among viewers. Social media users were quick to react to his performance, with several praising the range of emotions he displayed during the episode. One viewer described him as the person who "single-handedly carried" the episode, pointing out how he moved between crying, laughing, roasting others and performing characters within minutes.
Another moment that reportedly left Kalal emotional came while discussing a contestant's personal story. According to reactions shared online, he became teary after hearing Kartika Jalani speak about her battle with cancer. Viewers noted the contrast between his usual comic antics and his emotional response to the story.
The bonus episode comes as India's Got Latent continues its second season following the controversy surrounding its first season. Hosted by Samay Raina, the show has returned with a new lineup of contestants and guests, while retaining its unpredictable mix of comedy, talent and unscripted interactions.
With Kalal's emotional breakdown becoming one of the episode's most discussed moments, the latest installment once again showed how the show can quickly move from outrageous humour to unexpectedly personal moments.
