Comedy

Can India take the 'roast'? The fine line between humour and offence

Ranveer Allahabadia's joke on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent reignites discussions on roast comedy, its acceptance in India, and why the format continues to face backlash

Committed 'mistake' by passing controversial remarks: Allahbadia to police

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, whose crass remarks on a YouTube show kicked up a row, has said in his statement before the Maharashtra Cyber that he committed a mistake of passing controversial statements, officials said on Tuesday. The Maharashtra Cyber and the Mumbai police are investigating Allahbadia's controversial remarks made on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show - India's Got Latent. Allahbadia made crude comments about parents and sex, leading to widespread backlash and multiple FIRs. On Monday, Allahbadia appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber officials to record his statement into the case of obscenity it has registered against him and others, an official said. "In his statement, Allahbadia admitted that he made a mistake by making controversial comments on the YouTube show, for which he is being criticised," he said. The social media influencer also admitted that he made a mistake by using specific words in his comments during the show, the official said. Allahbadia als

From Ranveer Allahbadia to Monica Lewinsky: Life after public shaming

A fall from grace is swift and unforgiving in the digital age. But can one ever truly make a comeback after being dragged through the mud?

The many times that Indian comedians landed on the wrong side of the law

A crass remark by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on comedian Samay Raina's show "India's Got Latent" has left many involved struggling against the long arms of the law. The comment on parents and sex went viral on social media on February 10. Ever since, Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has been at the centre of heated discussion. Several FIRs have been filed against him as well other comedians, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Makhija, who were part of the show. Even as the Supreme Court of Tuesday protected Allahbadia from arrest over his distasteful comments, the episode refreshed in collective memory the many times Indian comedians were criticised for their content and at times found themselves on the wrong side of the law. In February 2015, when Indian audiences were still warming up to the idea of stand-up comedy and YouTube comedy shows were in their nascent stage, the All India Bakchod Knockout, aka AIB Knockout, attracted the wrong type of attention

India's Got Latent row: Allahbadia continuously out of contact, says police

He is yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police, and Jaipur Police in the 'India's Got Latent' case, the police said

Samay Raina's virtual plea denied, cyber cell orders in-person appearance

Comedian Samay Raina's request to record his statement virtually was denied by Maharashtra's cyber cell, which has ordered him to appear in person by February 18

NCW defers hearing as 'India's Got Latent' Youtubers cite safety concerns

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a new hearing date after 'India's Got Latent' Youtubers failed to appear in response to its summons regarding derogatory and obscene remarks made on their show. The Commission had summoned content creators and public figures, including Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, Jaspreet Singh, Ashish Chanchlani, Tushar Poojari, Saurabh Bothra and Balraj Ghai, to appear before it on February 17, 2025 at 12 PM. However, citing concerns over personal safety, prior travel commitments and other logistical challenges, many failed to attend in person, the NCW officials said. Allahabadia, citing death threats, requested a postponement of three weeks, prompting the Commission to reschedule his hearing to March 6, 2025. Similarly, Mukhija, expressing safety concerns, requested to appear virtually until conditions stabilize. Her hearing was also moved to March 6. Raina, currently in the U.S. for a pre-planned tour, assured the NCW of

FIR against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia: The controversy explained

Legal trouble mounts for India's Got Latent as Guwahati Police file FIR against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and judges over obscene content, sparking outrage

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia apologises after complaint over obscene joke

Ranveer Allahbadia's statement comes shortly after a formal complaint was filed against him for the remarks made on 'India's Got Latent'

Vir Das to team up with streaming platform Netflix for fifth comedy special

Vir Das will also become the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards scheduled to take place in New York City on November 25 this year

Netflix announces 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'; fans miss Sumona, Chandu

The Great Indian Kapil Show is ready for another season on OTT giant Netflix. The OTT platform shared a teaser on Wednesday featuring cast of the show

Kartik Aaryan set to make a comedy comeback, signs Pati Patni Aur Woh 2

Kartik Aaryan confirms that he is set to make a return to the comedy genre; the actor has signed up for the sequel of Pati Patni Aur Woh. The shooting will soon go on floors

Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms, telephone monologues, dies at 94

Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as the star of two hit television shows of the 1970s and 1980s that bore his name, launched his career as a standup comic in the late 1950s. He gained nationwide fame when his routine was captured on vinyl in 1960 as "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which went on to win a Grammy Award as album of the year. While other comedians of the time, including Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, Alan King, and Mike Nichols and Elaine May, frequently got laughs with their aggressive attacks on modern mores, Newhart was an anomaly. His outlook was modern, but he rarely raised his voice above a hesitant, almost stammering delivery. His only prop was a telephone, used to pretend to hold a ...

Ashneer Grover gets roasted and then asks comedian to take video down

Comedian Aashish Solanki has taken down a roast video on YouTube after Ashneer Grover allegedly forced him to do so. Here's what happened

Kapil Sharma to make OTT Debut with 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'

The title of Kapil Sharma's new show has been revealed. Kapil Sharma is set to make his OTT debut on Netflix with 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood passes away after long battle with cancer

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer

International Emmys 2023: Ekta wins Directorate Award, Vir Das for comedy

The 51st International Emmy Awards 2023 was held on November 20, 2023. Vir Das won his first Emmy Award for comedy, while Ekta Kapoor received the prestigious International Directorate Award

Kapil is back with his show after few months' break, but not on TV

Kapil Shama is all set to make his comeback on OTT platform Netflix after a few months break. The comedy TV show is about to start again soon

Fukrey 3 releases today, check advance booking, ticket price and showtimes

The third instalment of the Hindi comedy movie Fukrey is released today. Where all Fukreys could be seen making the audience laugh with their witty dialogue

'Tried everything': Here's why Trevor Noah cancelled his Bangalore show

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Trevor Noah said that the team tried everything but he ultimately could not perform due to sound issues