A recent video from Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent, has sparked controversy after a joke about Deepika Padukone’s struggles with depression. The joke, made by female contestant Bunty Banerjee, has drawn criticism for trivializing mental health issues, especially given the professional background of the panel, which included a neurologist.
Samay Raina’s Response to the Backlash
Samay Raina, known for his laid-back style, reacted to the uproar on social media. He shared a screenshot of a Reddit post discussing the controversy on his Instagram Stories. In his usual nonchalant manner, Samay humorously encouraged people to direct their outrage to the YouTube comment section, joking that he could earn ad revenue from the increased views. He said:
“To everyone who is outraging on Twitter, one request: Could you please outrage in my YouTube comment section so I get some ad revenue from the traction, at least?”
Samay’s comments quickly fueled a heated debate, as he not only shared the video link on his Instagram story but also tweeted asking followers to redirect their complaints to the YouTube comments, rather than Twitter. His tweet read:
“Guys it’s not fair. You cannot outrage on Twitter. Please outrage on my YouTube comments section so there is some ad revenue at least.”
India’s Got Latent Sparks Debate
India’s Got Latent is a quirky online talent show created by Samay Raina, a comedian known for his dark humor. While the show has developed a loyal fanbase, it often generates controversy due to its blend of humor and mockery that sometimes crosses the line into harmful stereotypes.
The joke in question was made by Bunty Banerjee, who made a provocative remark about Deepika Padukone’s mental health struggles. Referring to Deepika’s past battle with clinical depression, she quipped:
“Deepika Padukone became a mom recently, right? Great, now she’ll really understand what depression feels like… I am not trying to insult breakup-wala depression, actually – I am.”
Public Reaction
Samay Raina’s casual handling of the backlash has led to mixed reactions. While some appreciate his humorous take on the situation, others have criticized him for making light of a serious issue like mental health.
Samay’s response to the controversy over the mental health joke highlights the fine line between comedy and sensitivity. As India’s Got Latent continues to make waves, it is clear that the show’s unconventional style will keep sparking debates about the boundaries of humor and social responsibility.
