An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour
A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.
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A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.
After a controversial joke nearly derailed his career, comedian Samay Raina returns to the stage with renewed humor and resilience.
Actor Ajaz Khan criticizes comedian Samay Raina for a controversial joke about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan, warning him to 'show respect'.
Actor Mukesh Khanna responds to comedian Samay Raina's joke about Shaktimaan, sharing an AI-generated image depicting Raina in a compromising position.
Comedian Samay Raina discusses the mental health challenges he faced after the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, including anxiety attacks and financial concerns.
A comprehensive breakdown of the controversy surrounding Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', including the viral remark by Ranveer Allahbadia and its aftermath.
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