Beer Biceps, Rebel Kid, Samay Raina booked for using abusive language in India's Got Talent

Beer Biceps, Rebel Kid, Samay Raina booked for using abusive language in India’s Got Talent

Beer Biceps, Rebel Kid, Samay Raina booked for using abusive language in India's Got Talent

Samay Raina booked – YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his “Beer Biceps” channel, influencer Apoorva (aka ‘Rebel Kid’), and comedian Samay Raina are under legal scrutiny following controversial remarks made during a recent episode of the popular show India’s Got Latent. A formal complaint has been filed against the trio, as well as the show organizers, in connection to their comments, which many have deemed inappropriate and offensive.

The complaint, filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission, alleges the use of abusive language, and it demands action against the involved individuals. Two lawyers from Mumbai initiated the complaint after a video from the episode went viral, drawing widespread condemnation across social media platforms.

Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, commented on the issue during an interaction with the press, expressing concern over the comments made. “I have come to know about it. I have not seen it yet. Things have been said and presented in a wrong way. Everyone has freedom of speech, but our freedom ends when we encroach upon the freedom of others. In our society, we have made some rules, if someone violates them, it is absolutely wrong and action should be taken against them,” Fadnavis said.

The Controversial Remarks

The controversy began when Ranveer Allahbadia made a shocking comment to a contestant during the India’s Got Latent episode. He asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?” The remark was met with immediate backlash for its inappropriate nature and perceived disrespect for the contestant and audience.

In addition to Ranveer’s comments, Samay Raina’s show has also been embroiled in legal troubles. A previous incident in early February involved a contestant from Arunachal Pradesh, Jessy Nabam, who made controversial statements about the eating habits of people from her state. During an episode, when asked by Samay if she had ever eaten dog meat, Nabam replied that while she personally had not tried it, many people in Arunachal Pradesh consume dog meat and sometimes even eat their pets.

The complaints lodged against the trio cite the violation of legal and ethical boundaries, and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission is actively looking into the matter. The issue has sparked debates on social media about the responsibilities of influencers, comedians, and content creators in the digital age, especially in the realm of mainstream media.

The incident raises concerns about the lines between freedom of speech and the potential harm caused by inappropriate or offensive remarks, and many are calling for stricter regulations on content produced for public consumption.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the focus remains on whether such remarks, especially from prominent personalities, should be allowed in the public domain or whether they require consequences to set a precedent for responsible content creation.