Amid the ongoing backlash against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia following his controversial remarks on India’s Got Latent, an emotional video of him breaking down has gone viral. In the clip, he is seen saying that all his work has come to a halt. However, the truth is that this footage is from a video he posted in 2021, where he expressed distress after testing positive for COVID-19.
Viral Video Sparks Misinterpretation
Ranveer has been severely criticized since his appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s stand-up show India’s Got Latent. As outrage over his comments grows, a resurfaced video has been widely shared, showing him in tears, saying, “Sab kaam bandh ho gaya bh**od… I just feel guilty. My entire team got exposed because of me, and now everything has stopped because of my actions.”
The Latent Controversy, Ranveer Allahbadia cried in his live video sharing that how people exposing his business Monk Entertainments.
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Many online users have linked this video to the current controversy, assuming it reflects his reaction to the backlash. However, the truth is that this clip is from an old vlog where Ranveer shared his regret after contracting COVID-19, fearing that he had put his team at risk and disrupted their work.
Understanding the ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy
For those unfamiliar, Ranveer landed in hot water after a controversial remark on India’s Got Latent. During the episode, he asked a contestant, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or join in once to stop it forever?”
His fellow panelists, Samay Raina and Apoorva Mukhija, along with the audience, laughed at the comment. However, netizens found it offensive and slammed Ranveer for making an “inappropriate” and “distasteful” remark.
Following the backlash, Ranveer issued a public apology, admitting that comedy was not his strength and that he had made a serious lapse in judgment. Despite this, multiple FIRs and police complaints have been filed against him, Samay, and others involved in the show.
While the controversy continues, the viral video being linked to it is misleading, as it was originally recorded in a completely different context.
