A fresh clip from India’s Got Latent Season 2 has put Samay Raina back at the centre of online conversations. This time, it isn’t because of a contestant or a challenge on the show, but because of a brief exchange that referenced the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits. The moment, which featured fellow comedians and actors Raghav Juyal and Munawar Faruqui, has spread rapidly across social media, with viewers debating both its context and its emotional weight.
The members-only episode, which also features Niharika NM and Rohan Joshi alongside the cast of Bhai Tera Star Hai, is yet to arrive on Netflix. However, one particular segment has already become one of the most discussed moments from the show’s latest season.
A Casual Conversation Took an Unexpected Turn
The exchange began when contestant Vanika Raikta introduced herself and spoke about her family’s apple orchards in Shimla. Responding to the conversation, Raghav Juyal turned towards Samay Raina and asked, “Tumhara bhi toh tha na seb ka bageecha, Kashmir mein?”
Samay replied with a short but loaded response: “Hamara toh bahut kuch tha.” The remark was widely interpreted as a reference to the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits during the insurgency in Kashmir, a subject Samay has openly discussed on multiple occasions. As Raghav patted him on the back, Samay looked at Munawar Faruqui and said, “Bol ab ispe.”
The unexpected comment caught everyone off guard. Munawar smiled before replying, “It wasn’t me,” triggering laughter from both the panel and the audience. Samay then added, “Yeh humare saath hua hai, yeh nahi bolega,” before the conversation moved on. Although the exchange lasted only a few moments, clips from the episode quickly began circulating across social media, where users interpreted the conversation in different ways.
Samay Has Previously Spoken About His Family’s Experience
The latest clip is not the first time Samay Raina has publicly spoken about his family’s connection to the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. During his stand-up special Still Alive, he reflected on lessons passed down through his family’s history while discussing difficult situations and survival.
In that performance, Samay said, “You only fight when the fight is fair. When the fight is not fair, you f**k off from there. Kashmir Pandit wisdom.” He further explained, “We Pandits were only 5 percent in Kashmir. If we had taken up arms… everyone would have died. I am glad that they chose to leave, at least we are alive, living and rocking it.”
Those remarks had already brought attention to how he uses personal family experiences as part of his comedy and storytelling. The latest exchange on India’s Got Latent appears to revisit the same subject, albeit in a spontaneous conversation rather than a planned stand-up routine.
India’s Got Latent Continues to Draw Public Attention
Even before its second season, India’s Got Latent had become one of India’s most talked-about digital comedy shows. In 2025, the series landed in controversy following remarks made by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, during one of the episodes. The comments drew widespread criticism online and resulted in multiple FIRs being filed against several people associated with the show.
Following the controversy, the particular episode was removed from YouTube, and Samay Raina later took down all existing episodes of India’s Got Latent from his channel. The incident became one of the defining discussions around India’s online creator ecosystem during 2025.
The show eventually returned with a revised release strategy, with new episodes scheduled to stream simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube. While the comeback shifted attention back to its comedy format, moments like the latest viral exchange continue to generate conversation beyond the performances themselves. Whether viewers see the clip as dark humour, personal expression or social commentary, it has once again ensured that India’s Got Latent remains part of the national online discussion.
Q&A
Why is Samay Raina trending again?
Samay Raina is trending after a clip from India’s Got Latent Season 2 went viral, featuring his remarks referencing the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits.
What did Samay Raina say in the viral clip?
During the conversation, Samay said, “Hamara toh bahut kuch tha,” followed later by “Bol ab ispe,” and “Yeh humare saath hua hai, yeh nahi bolega.”
Who was present during the viral exchange?
The panel included Samay Raina, Raghav Juyal, Munawar Faruqui, Niharika NM and Rohan Joshi.
Has Samay Raina spoken about the Kashmiri Pandit exodus before?
Yes. In his stand-up special Still Alive, Samay spoke about his family’s experience and shared his perspective on the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits.
Why was India’s Got Latent controversial in 2025?
The show faced backlash after remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode led to public criticism and legal complaints, following which the episode was removed and the existing episodes were taken down from YouTube.
Where can viewers watch India’s Got Latent Season 2?
The new season is being released on both Netflix and YouTube under the show’s revised distribution format.
