YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is facing intense backlash over his remarks on India’s Got Latent, a show hosted by comedian Samay Raina. His words sparked outrage online, with many calling them offensive and demanding accountability. Under growing pressure, he has now issued a public apology.
On January 10, he posted a video on his X handle, admitting his mistake. “Comedy is not my forte. I’m just here to say sorry,” he stated. He acknowledged that his words were inappropriate and lacked humor. Without offering any justifications, he took full responsibility for his actions. “I personally had a lapse in judgment, wasn’t cool on my part,” he added.
Allahbadia recognized that people had questioned how he was using his platform. He assured them that he never intended to promote such content. He emphasized that his podcast reaches people of all ages and that he takes that responsibility seriously.
Reflecting on the incident, he admitted that he needed to be more careful about the content he shares. “That’s been my learning from this whole experience. I promise to just get better,” he said. As part of his apology, he mentioned requesting the show’s creators to remove the offensive parts from the video.
Closing his statement, he expressed remorse. “All I can say in the end is, I’m sorry and hope you can forgive me as a human being,” he said.
I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s got latent. I’m sorry. pic.twitter.com/BaLEx5J0kd
— Ranveer Allahbadia (@BeerBicepsGuy) February 10, 2025The controversy erupted after a shocking question was posed to a contestant on India’s Got Latent. Allahbadia asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?” The nature of the question outraged viewers, leading to widespread condemnation.
A legal complaint has since been filed against Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the show’s organizers. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also responded to the growing backlash.
With over 10 million followers on YouTube, Allahbadia is a well-known figure. His influence makes his words impactful, and the controversy has raised concerns about content creators crossing ethical lines for entertainment. While some have accepted his apology, others believe the issue runs deeper than one statement.
The debate continues online, with discussions about where to draw the line between humor and offensiveness. The incident serves as a reminder that content shared on large platforms carries weight, and accountability is unavoidable in the digital age.