Munawar Faruqui Backs Samay Raina Amid Controversy, Industry Divided:

YouTuber Samay Raina, host of India’s Got Latent, is currently embroiled in controversy after multiple police complaints were filed against him and Ranveer Allahabadia for making obscene remarks on the show. While several Bollywood celebrities have criticized them, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has come out in support of Raina.

Munawar Faruqui Supports Samay Raina

Munawar Faruqui, the winner of Bigg Boss 17 and a fellow stand-up comedian, has openly supported Samay Raina.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Munawar shared a message expressing his solidarity with Samay and even added a heart emoji beside his name.
This statement makes it clear that Munawar does not stand against Samay or his show.

Munawar Faruqui’s Own Past Controversies

Munawar himself has been a controversial figure in the comedy industry.
In the past, he was jailed over allegations of making offensive jokes.
His support for Samay adds another layer to the ongoing debate on free speech in comedy.

Industry Backlash: Celebs Slam Samay & Ranveer

While Munawar has shown support, many celebrities from the film industry have strongly condemned the remarks made on India’s Got Latent.

Celebrities like Vir Das, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, Rajpal Yadav, AR Rahman, Mukesh Khanna, and Imtiaz Ali have criticized the show and its hosts.
Ranveer Allahabadia and Samay Raina have apologized, while Apoorva Makhija has given her clarification to the police.

What’s Next?

Police investigations are ongoing, and legal action may follow.
As more celebrities take sides, the controversy around India’s Got Latent continues to divide the entertainment industry.