Ashish Chanchlani backs Samay Raina amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ season 2 criticism: ‘She has fought countless battles behind the scenes’ |

Content creator Ashish Chanchlani has come to the defense of comedian Samay Raina after a section of viewers expressed their disappointment with the second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’, released. Since the show’s return, some fans have argued that the latest edition feels more restrained and lacks the spontaneity that made the first season such a hit.Reacting to the criticism, Ashish took to Instagram stories and reminded the audience that the return of the show itself was a significant achievement given the challenges the team has faced over the past year.Addressing complaints that the show has become too cautious, Ashish explained that the makers were left with little choice after the controversy that engulfed ‘India’s Got Latent’ in 2025.“To the people who say the latent is too leaked or lost its charm and shit… Just remember, we had to fight a year long legal battle where we promised to stay in line and make sure history doesn’t repeat itself,” he wrote.The YouTuber’s statement highlighted the difficult circumstances in which the team decided to revive the popular comedy talent show, which many believed would never return after the backlash.

Ashish Chanchlani’s praise for Samay Raina’s determination

Ashish credited Samay Raina for making the revival of the show possible despite numerous hurdles. According to him, bringing the series back required immense effort and persistence behind the scenes.“It was almost uncertain that this show will come back. But somehow @maisamayhoon has made sure to bring it all back. He has fought countless battles behind the scenes. It was almost an impossible dream for S2 to even exist. Kabhi kabhi kuch cheeze karni padti hai.. So please support karo usko aur enjoy karo.”His message quickly gained traction online, with many fans appreciating the insight into the challenges the show’s creators faced.

A new season with a star-studded start

The second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’ premiered on June 20 and started with actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guests. Unlike its previous version, the new season premieres simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix, allowing viewers to watch the same episodes in identical formats on both platforms.The makers hope that the dual-platform release strategy will help the show reach an even wider audience while maintaining its loyal fan base.

The Samay Raina controversy that changed everything

The road to season 2 was not easy. The controversy erupted after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made a comment about parents and sex during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’. The comment sparked widespread outrage on social media and sparked debate about the limits of comedy and online content.The backlash soon spread beyond the Internet, with political leaders and public figures demanding action. The matter escalated further when the National Commission for Women summoned Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others associated with the show for allegedly derogatory remarks.Following the controversy, police complaints were filed against several people associated with the show, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva Mukhija and Samay Raina. The developments raised serious doubts about the future of the series.As the criticism intensified, Ranveer issued a public apology for his comments. Meanwhile, Samay Raina removed all episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from his YouTube channel, leading many to believe that the show’s journey has come to an end.However, against all odds, the comedy talent show is now back with a new season, and Ashish Chanchlani’s latest message makes it clear that those involved see his return as the result of a long and hard struggle.