Samay Raina Releases Still Alive Special on YouTube

Standup comedian Samay Raina returned to the public eye on April 7, 2026, with the release of his new YouTube special, Still Alive, marking his first major project more than a year after a major controversy derailed his career. The 81-minute performance, which premiered on the platform, blends humor with candid reflections on personal hardships, including childhood bullying, family sacrifices, and the emotional fallout from the 2025 backlash against his digital show, India's Got Latent.

The controversy erupted in February 2025 during an episode of India's Got Latent, a popular unscripted variety series Raina hosted that drew millions of views for its raw celebrity interviews and comedic challenges. Guest Ranveer Allahbadia posed an inappropriate question to a contestant, sparking nationwide outrage over perceived obscenity and objectification. Clips went viral, leading to multiple First Information Reports filed against Raina, Allahbadia, and co-creators Apoorva Mukhija and Ashish Chanchlani in states including Maharashtra, Assam, and Rajasthan. The National Commission for Women took suo motu notice, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell launched an investigation, and politicians and...