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Samay Raina's Got Latent Season 2 Premieres with Alia Bhatt

Published 19 June 2026

The second season of comedian Samay Raina's digital comedy show "India's Got Latent" premiered on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with its first episode streaming simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube. The premiere featured Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as special guests, who are promoting their upcoming film "Alpha."

The episode generated significant online discussion, with a specific exchange quickly going viral. During the show, Raina asked Bhatt what women like most in men. An audience member shouted "Paisa" (money), implying a stereotype about women's interests. Bhatt immediately responded, "Kaun bola ye?" (Who said that?). Raina then made a lighthearted remark suggesting the comment must have come from "some poor man," drawing laughter and dismissing the stereotype. The clip was widely shared on social media, with many users commending the pair for their quick responses.

Beyond that moment, fan reception to the season premiere was divided. Many viewers expressed excitement at Raina's return to the format that made him popular online, celebrating his comeback after a lengthy hiatus. Specific comedic acts by contestants Sukrut Deo and Avinash Agarwal, who performed...

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