The Dark Side of Comedy: Ranveer Allahabadia’s Explicit Comment Sparks National Outrage
The Ranveer Allahabadia, also known as Beer Biceps, controversy has been making headlines lately. Here’s a breakdown of the different perspectives surrounding the issue:
The Incident
Ranveer Allahabadia, a popular YouTuber and podcaster, faced backlash for his comments on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show “India’s Got Latent.” Allahabadia asked a contestant, very unethical poor quality questions related to personal affairs in between their family. The comment sparked outrage, leading to multiple FIRs being filed against him across India .
Allahabadia’s Response
Allahabadia apologized for his remark, stating that it was “insensitive and disrespectful.” He also claimed to have received death threats and mentioned that people had invaded his mother’s clinic posing as patients .
Support for Allahabadia
Some influencers, have come out in support of Allahabadia, stating that he has inspired millions through his podcasts and content.
Criticism and Backlash
Many have criticized Allahabadia’s comment, including former WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar, who called for strict action against him. Gurjar stated that if action isn’t taken, others will try to cross the line of explicit content .
Legal Developments
The Mumbai Police has asked Allahabadia to appear before them for questioning. Allahabadia’s phone was found switched off, and his residence was locked when police visited. He has approached the Supreme Court to club multiple FIRs filed against him .
Reactions from the Comedy Community
Comedian Kanan Gill faced criticism for asking a similar question 10 years ago. Samay Raina deleted all episodes of “India’s Got Latent” from YouTube, stating that the controversy was too much to handle .