Akaash Singh Speaks Up for Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina
Something big happened with two Indian comedians, Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, and it got a lot of people talking — and not in a good way. Their show, India’s Got Latent, aired an episode that caused a huge uproar online. They faced serious backlash, legal trouble, and even got attention from the Supreme Court.
Now Akaash Singh, an Indian-American comedian, decided to break his silence and speak out in support of them. He went on social media and pointed out that none of the other Indian-American actors or comedians had said anything about what was going on. Akaash basically called them out, saying if you really want to help, this is the moment to do it — not just talk to get invited to parties or land TV roles.
He also talked about this on his podcast and shared why he’s been hesitant to perform in India. Honestly, his words felt pretty real because he’s not just defending his friends, but also showing how complicated things can get for artists in India right now.
Mixed Reactions Online
Once Akaash posted his thoughts, people reacted all over the place. Some were totally with him, thanking him for speaking up when so many stayed quiet. One user even said it was “preposterous” what the comedians went through and appreciated Akaash standing by them.
But not everyone agreed. Some felt Akaash was overstepping by getting involved in Indian issues, and others said just because he’s speaking with an American accent doesn’t mean he’s right.
There were some interesting comments from public figures too. For example, influencer Seema Anand pointed out that a lot of people get mad about this but don’t speak up about more serious problems like violence or assault. And RJ Malishka warned that no one knows when they might become the target of this kind of backlash themselves — it’s like everyone is taking a risk.
The debate is definitely far from over, and people are pretty divided on what’s okay to say and what should be censored.
What Actually Happened with India’s Got Latent?
The trouble all started with an episode where Ranveer Allahbadia made some comments about parents and sex. Those comments didn’t sit well with many viewers, sparking a wave of angry reactions online. It got so bad that both Ranveer and Samay started getting death threats and police complaints were filed against them.
After all that, the comedians apologized, and Samay even took down all the episodes of the show from YouTube. But the whole situation has raised bigger questions about free speech in India — like, where do you draw the line? Some feel people should be able to talk freely without fear, while others think certain things need limits to keep society safe.
Honestly, it feels like this conversation is just getting started, and we’ll probably hear more about it in the coming weeks.
If you want to sum it up:
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Akaash Singh is supporting Ranveer and Samay, calling out others for staying quiet
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Social media is split, with some backing Singh and others not so much
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The original controversy was about some sensitive comments on the show
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Both comedians apologized and took down their content, but the bigger free speech debate is still alive
It’s a messy situation, but it’s interesting to see how these things play out when art, culture, and law all clash.
