Samay Raina has finally shared a fresh update about India’s Got Latent Season 2, and fans of the controversial comedy show are already losing their minds online. After months of silence, backlash, FIRs, and endless speculation around whether the series would ever return, Samay casually confirmed that the second season is now officially being shot. The comedian revealed the update in his usual unserious style, but for fans who have been waiting since the show disappeared from YouTube, this was probably the clearest sign yet that the comeback is happening for real.
The entire controversy around India’s Got Latent last year almost looked like it had completely derailed the show’s future. After outrage erupted online over controversial remarks made during one of the episodes, Samay eventually removed every single episode from YouTube. The backlash quickly became bigger than just internet criticism, with legal complaints and public debates surrounding the content creators involved. Even then, the show somehow managed to maintain a loyal fanbase that kept demanding its return.
Samay Raina Finally Confirms Season 2 Shoot Is Underway
On Thursday, Samay first posted about reviving one of his old chess tournaments “for old times’ sake,” but the comments and DMs quickly turned into fans asking the same thing — where is India’s Got Latent Season 2? Instead of ignoring the questions, Samay responded with humor by sharing a meme from his stand-up special Still Alive. Moments later though, he dropped an actual behind-the-scenes image from the new season’s set.
The photo showed Samay holding a microphone while comedian Balraj Ghai stood behind him. What made fans even more curious was that the remaining panel members were intentionally hidden from view to maintain suspense. Some viewers quickly noticed that comedian Aashish Solanki appeared partially visible in the frame too, triggering speculation about who else might appear in the upcoming season.
This update comes only weeks after another leaked image allegedly from the set went viral online. That picture reportedly showed actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari sitting on the panel alongside Balraj Ghai and Aashish Solanki. While social media immediately started assuming the actresses would appear as celebrity guests this season, neither Samay nor the makers have officially confirmed anything yet.
The Show’s Controversy Changed Everything Last Year
The return of India’s Got Latent still feels surprising considering how explosive the backlash became in 2025. During an episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Mukhija, controversial comments involving parents and sex triggered outrage across social media platforms. The controversy escalated rapidly, leading to multiple FIRs being filed against Ranveer, Samay, and the show itself.
The fallout became messy very quickly. Apoorva reportedly faced rape and death threats online, while Ranveer Allahbadia temporarily faced restrictions related to uploading his podcasts. Under growing pressure, Samay eventually pulled down all episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube, leaving fans convinced the show was over permanently.
Things slowly started changing earlier this year after the Supreme Court allowed Ranveer to resume his podcasts. Samay also returned publicly through his stand-up special Still Alive, where he openly spoke about the controversy, the pressure surrounding it, and how deeply it affected both his mental health and family life. During one of the emotional moments in the special, he officially announced that India’s Got Latent would return for another season, receiving loud cheers from the crowd.
More recently, Samay and Ranveer reunited publicly on The Great Indian Kapil Show during a World Laughter Day special episode. Veteran cricketer and television personality Navjot Singh Sidhu even praised Samay there, calling him the future of comedy. Now with shooting finally underway, the internet is waiting to see whether India’s Got Latent Season 2 becomes an even bigger hit — or an even bigger controversy.
