Controversial comedian Samay Raina: 6 million followers, follows just 1 on Instagram

New Delhi: With the controversy surrounding the YouTube-based show India’s Got Latent, comedian Samay Raina has become the talk of the town. While many people are criticising him for his content, there are a few who are taking to social media in his defense. You will be amazed to know that Samay enjoys massive popularity on the internet. Interestingly, he has more than six million followers on Instagram.

But he only follows one individual in return. Can you guess who? Well, let us give you a hint. The person has not only worked on the silver screen but has also made her mark on television. Still no clue? Okay, here’s the final hint: She is often considered the controversy queen.

Rakhi Sawant Loses Cool On Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent, Throws Chair And Leaves
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Yes, it is none other than Rakhi Sawant. For the unversed, Rakhi also appeared in one of the recent episodes of India’s Got Latent. Their episode went viral in no time and quickly garnered millions of views.

Police record statements of 7 people

After Ranveer Allahbadia’s appearance on India’s Got Latent, remarks condemning the show and its content have been pouring in from all over. In the wake of the controversy, the Mumbai Police have so far recorded the statements of seven persons, including social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, in connection with the distasteful comments made by the popular podcaster.

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It is to be noted that Allahbadia is likely to appear before the city police in a day or two. A team from the Assam Police is also in Mumbai to investigate a case related to the much-discussed matter.

How did controversy start?

It is to be noted that Allahbadia has more than 16 million followers across social media platforms. He landed in hot water after a video of his inappropriate comments about parents and their intimate life started making the rounds on social media. Ultimately, it led to a massive debate on freedom of speech and what constitutes decency.