‘India’s Got Latent’ is officially back for a second season as host Samay Raina has started calling for new talent through his social media channels after the tumultuous end of the show’s first season last year.
India’s Got Latent is back again
Hosted by comedian Samay Raina, the YouTube talent show has gained considerable popularity due to its unique format that has showcased a wide range of unusual talents from comedy to magic.
However, the show’s momentum came to an abrupt halt in early 2025 after a serious controversy involving guest panelists Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorv Mukhija. During the episode, the two influencers’ remarks were deemed “rude” and “inappropriate” by many viewers, sparking intense backlash across social media.
The situation quickly escalated, leading to a wave of public anger, legal complaints and even reports of protesters burning effigies. Due to mounting pressure and legal complications – which included a formal police complaint for promoting obscenity – Raina took the drastic step of making all episodes of the show private on YouTube in February 2025.
At the time, Raina hinted that he was forced to stop the show after the situation became overwhelming, noting that his editor even faced arrest, which he later described as something that “broke me”.
The fallout gained national attention when the National Commission for Women (NCW) intervened and called Allahbadia and Mukhija to appear before them. Both influencers eventually apologized in writing and acknowledged the offensiveness of their comments.
Additionally, the Mumbai Police and Maharashtra Cyber State officials have launched an investigation and recorded the statements of those involved in an investigation into allegations of offensive content.
Despite the challenges of the past year, the announcement of a second season has created a new buzz among the show’s original fan base. Sharing the application form on his Instagram story, Samay Raina hinted that the program is ready to move forward.
The show’s return suggests an attempt to revive the concept, which was originally inspired by international talent shows like “Got Talent” and the popular “Kill Tony” format.
