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India's Got Latent season 2 controversy expands

Entities: Munawar Faruqui · Raghav Juyal · Aamir Khan · Samay Raina · Bhai Tera Star Hai

Overview

India’s Got Latent season 2 returned on 20 June 2026 on Netflix and YouTube, mixing edgy comedy with a tiered sponsorship model that pulled in brands such as AI+ Nova Smartphone and Flipkart Minutes. RJ Mahvash confirmed her involvement, defending the creators after FIRs and a YouTube takedown during the first season. High‑profile Bollywood guests Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh appeared, and the opening episode logged over 32 million YouTube views, with the season projected to exceed 360 million total views.

The revival reignited controversy when a performer referenced Jeffrey Epstein’s island and comedian Sunil Pal mocked Bhatt’s appearance, sparking debate over targeting the actress or the host. Later, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke labelled the show a “privileged” platform and vowed never to appear, a remark that went viral on social media and drew criticism of his own U.S. education. Raina referenced the incident in his stand‑up special Still Alive, recalling a police warning to apologise for earlier FIRs.

Episode 3 premiered on 17 July 2026 at 7 PM IST with a celebrity judging panel that included former MTV Roadies judge Raghu Ram, composer Vishal Dadlani, comedian Tanmay Bhat and rapper‑musician Yashraj. Contestants again rated themselves before performing, with judges’ scores compared to self‑ratings to determine prize eligibility. The episode streamed simultaneously on Netflix and Raina’s official YouTube channel, with an uncut version available on both platforms.

A members‑only segment aired on 28 July 2026, where Raina roasted panelists Raghav Juyal and Munawar Faruqui, poking fun at Juyal’s upcoming film and Faruqui’s personal history. Though the full episode was behind a paywall, leaked clips spread widely on social media, boosting the show’s visibility and reigniting discussion around its controversial content.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Samay Raina Roasts Raghav Juyal and Munawar Faruqui on India’s Got Latent

    Samay Raina’s members‑only India’s Got Latent episode saw him roast Raghav Juyal’s film promo and mock Munawar Faruqui, with jokes about Aamir Khan’s release strategy, sparking viral clips online.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    India's Got Latent Season 2 premieres episode 3 with celebrity judges

    Episode 3 of Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latent' season 2 aired on 17 July 2026, featuring judges Raghu Ram, Vishal Dad​lani, Tanmay Bhat and Yashraj, and streams on Netflix and YouTube.

  3. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Abhijeet Dipke’s ‘privileged’ jab at Samay Raina sparks Indian social media debate

    Abhijeet Dipke called Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent a “privileged” show, sparking online debate over his own U.S. background; Raina later addressed the row in his stand‑up and the show’s new season launched.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India's Got Latent Season 2 unveils sponsorship packages up to Rs 10 crore

    India’s Got Latent Season 2 debuted on 20 June 2026 on Netflix and YouTube, offering sponsorship tiers from Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore, with the first episode drawing 32 million views and the season projected at

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Sunil Pal Criticizes Alia Bhatt After Her Appearance on India’s Got Latent 2

    Sunil Pal slammed Alia Bhatt on social media after her *India’s Got Latent* appearance, reviving his feud with host Samay Raina; the incident coincides with promotion for Bhatt’s film *Alpha*.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    India’s Got Latent season 2 draws backlash over Epstein Island joke

    The season‑2 premiere of India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina with guests Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, sparked criticism after a joke referencing Jeffrey Epstein’s island; Bhatt’s muted reaction was praised.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Samay Raina launches India's Got Latent Season 2 on Netflix and YouTube

    Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2 premiered June 20, 2026 on Netflix and YouTube with guests Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh; the episode sparked mixed reactions, praised for a viral Donald Trump act but p

  8. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latent' Season 2 to stream on Netflix and YouTube

    Samay Raina announced that ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2 will stream unfiltered on both Netflix and YouTube, following a high‑viewed comeback stand‑up special and prior controversy.

  9. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sunil Pal mocks Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2

    Sunil Pal ridicules Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2, refusing to join and joking that the judges could be the creator’s parents.

  10. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    RJ Mahvash Confirms Return to India's Got Latent Season 2

    RJ Mahvash says she'll join India’s Got Latent season 2 and defends Samay Raina despite earlier controversy.

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