Samay, Ranveer, Ashish & others booked amid row over vulgar remarks
In a recent development, a police case has been filed in Assam against several popular YouTubers, including Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Chanchlani, and Jaspreet Singh, over an episode of “India’s Got Latent” that has sparked a row over alleged obscene content. The FIR, filed by a local resident, accuses the content creators of “promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion”.
The controversy surrounds an episode of “India’s Got Latent”, a popular YouTube series that features a panel of comedians and content creators discussing various topics and sharing their personal experiences. However, an episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and Apoorva Mukhija has drawn widespread criticism for its allegedly explicit and offensive content.
The row began when Ranveer Allahbadia made a joke about “watching parents have sex” during the episode, which many viewers found inappropriate and offensive. The joke sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people condemning the content creators for promoting obscenity and disrespecting societal norms.
The FIR, filed at the Kamrup Police Station, alleges that the content creators engaged in “obscene and indecent language” and “vulgar discussions” during the episode, which was aired on YouTube. The complainant, a local resident, has sought action against the content creators under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act.
The FIR also names Ashish Chanchlani and Jaspreet Singh, two other popular YouTubers who were part of the episode. The police have registered the case under sections 292 (sale of obscene book, etc.), 294 (obscene song, etc.), and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the IPC, as well as sections 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing their outrage and disgust over the content creators’ alleged behavior. Several viewers have taken to social media to condemn the episode, using hashtags such as #BoycottIndiaSGotLatent and #ObscenityIsNotComedy.
However, not everyone is convinced that the content creators went too far. Some viewers have defended the episode, arguing that the joke made by Ranveer Allahbadia was taken out of context and that the episode was meant to be a lighthearted and humorous discussion.
The incident highlights the ongoing debate over the regulation of online content and the need for greater accountability from content creators. While some argue that the content creators were within their rights to discuss the topic, others believe that the episode crossed a line and that the content creators should be held accountable for their actions.
The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how the police will proceed with the investigation. Meanwhile, the controversy has sparked a wider debate over the role of social media in shaping public opinion and the need for greater responsibility from content creators.
