Samay Raina, known for his distinctive take on dark humor in India, often faces criticism from audiences labeling his jokes as “insensitive” or “racist.” While his bold approach is transforming the comedy scene, a resurfaced video of a heated confrontation with event organizers at a mall has reignited controversy.
The Incident
The viral clip shows Raina performing at Phoenix Mall, blending his trademark roast-style comedy with laughter from the crowd. However, the atmosphere shifted dramatically when he clashed with event organizers, leading to an intense argument that quickly caught the attention of fans online.
Gaali dena is not comedy Samay Raina .. ye to hona hi tha ek din pic.twitter.com/CtS8nlKKId
— Atulya (@DesiMemesTweets) December 21, 2024
Fan Reactions
Criticism poured in as social media users voiced their concerns about Raina’s comedy style and behavior:
“Insulting someone isn’t always comedy,” a fan remarked.
Another said, “You’re great, Samay, but professionalism is essential if you want to keep growing.”
Some fans questioned his humor, calling it overrated and citing other comedians as superior in their craft.
Others expressed worry about the negative impact such incidents could have on the comedy scene:
“This sets a bad example for event organizers about stand-up comics,” noted one user.
@ReheSamay bhai thoda professionalism le aa khud mai, we all know you’re amazing but ye sab nahi chalna bohat der, you’re growing up, a little professionalism is needed.
Imagine Gukesh telling his opponent after the final lode ka champion hai tu, so thoda sa mahol dekh ke bhai!— Desi Hip Hop (@TheDesiHipHop) December 21, 2024
He jokes are not that good….dark humour karta hain. Aur latent pe logo ko roast karta hain mil k. That’s it. Nothing special. Upamanyu, Goyal, Gupta, etc a bunch lot who are far better than him.
— Siam Boy (@Aamtolzo) December 21, 2024
I don’t know nowdays using abusive language getting so normalized but literally this not joke at all this is disrespectful
— Divi Tripathi (@dividivi2104200) December 21, 2024
I fw with his content, especially what he did to the chess world but I do see these things as spoiling the market for other comics. Organizers ko lagega sab aise hee hai. His unacademy bit was so mishandled by them
— Ankush (@yearnenthusiast) December 21, 2024
Bassi upamanyu and aakash gupta yea 3 hi ache stand up comedy krte hai , gali nhi hai audience ko roast ke naam pe , samay bhai bohut bohut overrated hai ,don’t know how many agre
— smiling always (@013_ce) December 21, 2024
Raina Responds
The comedian clarified that the video in question dates back three years, subtly addressing the criticisms without directly responding to every comment.
3 saal puraana hai yeh bkl
— Samay Raina (@ReheSamay) December 22, 2024
Samay Raina & Dark Humor
Despite controversies, Raina’s latest show, India’s Got Latent, has been a massive success, drawing millions of weekly views. The show’s unique format, featuring a variety of guests like actors, singers, and fellow comedians, continues to solidify his place in the Indian comedy scene.
While the debate over his humor and professionalism continues, there’s no denying Samay Raina’s influence in pushing the boundaries of Indian stand-up comedy.
