Samay Raina faces backlash over Bihari-Kashmiri jokes on comedy show

Comedian Samay Raina is facing criticism from political leaders and social media users after a roast exchange with fellow comedian Sharon Verma on his show "India's Got Latent" touched on regional stereotypes and sensitive historical issues. The episode, released on August 28, 2026, featured a rapid-fire banter segment where Raina and Verma traded jokes about each other's backgrounds, with Raina targeting Verma's Bihari roots and Verma referencing Raina's Kashmiri identity. The controversy centers on specific remarks made during the exchange.