Rajpal Yadav bashes Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Rania amid India's Got Latent row, says he cries 'watching such people'

Actor Rajpal Yadav emphasised the importance of maintaining dignity in art following the recent controversy surrounding the YouTube show India's Got Latent.

Actor Rajpal Yadav has voiced his deep concern over the recent controversy surrounding the YouTube show India's Got Latent. The show led to backlash after remarks made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia sparked widespread outrage. (

Rajpal Yadav has addressed the India's Got Latent controversy.

Rajpal Yadav, known for his comedic roles in Bollywood, expressed his unease with the content, highlighting the importance of maintaining dignity in art.

Allahbadia's comments on the show were deemed offensive and derogatory, leading to widespread condemnation and police action. In a video message, Yadav called the situation "embarrassing" and expressed his disapproval of the content.

"It's too embarrassing to watch such videos. Our country is a country of culture. I feel ashamed when I watch such videos," Yadav said. Yadav further criticized the desire for "cheap popularity" among younger generations and warned against the dangers of using art to gain fleeting fame.

"What is happening in the process of getting this cheap popularity for our younger generation?" he said.

As part of the investigation, individuals linked to India's Got Latent are being questioned, including influencers Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, and host Samay Raina.

In a statement, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned Allahbadia's remarks as "abhorrent" and "disrespectful" to societal values. The AICWA called for a ban on India's Got Latent, demanding that actors and filmmakers distance themselves from the show and its creators.

"We call upon all actors, filmmakers, directors, and technicians to immediately cease any collaboration with individuals involved in this show, including host Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia," the AICWA said in its statement.

In the wake of the uproar, Ranveer Allahbadia issued a public apology for his comments. He acknowledged that his remarks were inappropriate. "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it wasn't even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry," Allahbadia said in a video shared on his social media account. "Family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect," he added.

Allahbadia also requested the producers of India's Got Latent to remove the offensive sections from the episode. "I have asked the makers of the video to remove the insensitive sections from the video. All I can say in the end is sorry, I hope you can forgive me as a human being," he concluded.

An FIR was filed by the Guwahati Crime Branch against various influencers and creators associated with the show. The FIR includes charges related to obscenity and the protection of women's dignity. The investigation continues as several individuals linked to the show are questioned by authorities.