India’s Got Latent: Not Scripted, Say Apoorva Mukhija and Ashish Chanchlani
The recent controversy surrounding the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’ has taken a new turn with the involvement of the Mumbai Police. YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani and influencer Apoorva Mukhija, who are part of the show, have recorded their statements with the police regarding the obscene remarks made by fellow panellist Ranveer Allahbadia on comedian Samay Raina’s show.
The controversy began when Ranveer Allahbadia made a statement on the show that sparked outrage among many viewers. He said, “Watch your parents have sex” while discussing a topic on the show. Many people were left shocked and offended by his remark, leading to a wave of criticism on social media.
In the aftermath of the controversy, Apoorva Mukhija and Ashish Chanchlani were called in by the Mumbai Police for questioning. During their statements, they revealed that the show is not scripted and that panellists and contestants are free to express their opinions in an “open” way.
Apoorva Mukhija, a popular influencer, told the police that the show’s format is designed to encourage open discussions and debates. “The show is not scripted, we are not given any specific topics or discussions in advance. We are given a general topic and we have to come prepared to discuss it,” she said.
Ashish Chanchlani, a well-known YouTuber, also corroborated Mukhija’s statement. “The show is a platform where we can discuss our opinions freely and openly. We are not bound by any script or agenda,” he said.
Both Mukhija and Chanchlani emphasized that the show’s format is designed to encourage creative and uninhibited discussions. “We are not professionals, we are just normal people who are passionate about discussing various topics. We don’t have any script to follow, and we are free to express our opinions as we see fit,” Chanchlani said.
The controversy surrounding ‘India’s Got Latent’ has sparked a wider debate about the role of censorship in the digital age. While some argue that the show’s content was inappropriate and offensive, others believe that it is essential to have freedom of expression and the right to discuss taboo topics.
The show’s host, Samay Raina, has also faced criticism for not doing enough to prevent the controversy. Some viewers have accused him of being complicit in the show’s content and not taking adequate measures to ensure that the discussion remained respectful and appropriate.
In the wake of the controversy, the show’s team has issued a statement apologizing for any offense caused by Ranveer Allahbadia’s remark. “We acknowledge that the comment made by Ranveer Allahbadia was inappropriate and we apologize for any offense caused. We will take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future,” the statement said.
As the controversy surrounding ‘India’s Got Latent’ continues to unfold, one thing is clear – the show is not going away anytime soon. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the role of censorship in the digital age, and it remains to be seen how the show’s team will respond to the backlash.
