India's Got Latent contestant receives zero after anti-male comments

A contestant on the second season of the comedy show "India's Got Latent" has ignited a widespread online debate after her audition featuring remarks described as anti-male went viral. Sakshi Jha, a teacher and social media creator from Bihar, received zero points from all five judges following her performance in the show's third episode, which premiered on Netflix on July 17, 2026.

During her audition, Jha introduced herself as a "man hater" and spoke about her views on gender relations, attributing her perspective to what she called "generational trauma." She stated her dislike for men extended to male members of her own family, including her father, brother, and grandfather. She also made remarks about wanting to beat a future husband after drinking. Her performance did not resonate with the judging panel, comprised of host Samay Raina and judges Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram, and Yashraj Mehra. She became the first contestant this season to receive a unanimous zero score.

The panel questioned Jha about her views during the interaction. When asked about her father's reaction to her stance, she replied that she disliked him as well because he was a man. Judges also...