Samay Raina cancels Gujarat shows amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

Comedian Samay Raina has cancelled his upcoming Gujarat shows following backlash over controversial comments made by BeerBiceps host Ranveer Allahbadia. The comments, aired in an episode of India’s Got Latent, sparked significant controversy, leading to a public outcry.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) intervened on Wednesday, stating that Raina would no longer perform in Gujarat. They also claimed that the comedian’s tickets were removed from the BookMyShow platform. Raina had originally scheduled four shows across three cities—Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat—but these performances are now cancelled.

The controversy revolves around remarks made by Allahbadia and other panelists during the show, which many viewers found offensive. As the host of India’s Got Latent, Raina now faces the fallout from these comments, which have led to a series of protests and calls for boycotts.

In light of this situation, Raina’s decision to cancel the shows appears to be a response to mounting pressure from various groups in the region.