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Samay Raina says he was ‘jealous’ of Apoorva Mukhija’s comment that landed her in legal trouble
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Samay Raina praised Apoorva Mukhija’s bold comeback in his special, calling it powerful and layered. He reflected on the backlash she faced, highlighting the cost of women speaking up

Samay Raina and Apoorva Mukhija
Comedian Samay Raina’s latest comedy special, Still Alive, has been released on his YouTube channel. In the special, he speaks openly about the India’s Got Latent controversy that unfolded in early 2025. His hugely popular show was shut down following a controversial comment by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, who appeared as a panellist. Eventually, everyone associated with the show was summoned by authorities. Apoorva Mukhija, who was part of the episode, also faced legal action and backlash on social media for a comeback she gave to a contestant who was being disrespectful towards her.
Samay Raina on Apoorva's controversial comment on India's Got Latent
On his show, Samay addressed the hate Apoorva received and the FIRs filed against her. He said he was proud of her response. During the episode of India's Got Latent, a rapper contestant made a derogatory remark towards Apoorva, asking her an inappropriate question. While Samay initially thought he would edit out the comment, Apoorva responded with a sharp retort.
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