‘I was in a state of psychosis’: Samay Raina reveals he almost lost Rs 8 cr, suffered anxiety attack after India’s Got Latent controversy
Indian Express·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Comedian Samay Raina revealed he experienced psychosis and anxiety attacks following the India's Got Latent controversy triggered by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate joke. Three FIRs were filed against Raina in Maharashtra, Jaipur, and Assam, including by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma. Raina faced potential Rs 8 crore losses from canceling his US tour. He received death threats, his phone number leaked, and half his fanbase turned against him. Raina discussed the episode in his comeback special, Still Alive.
Key Entities
Samay RainaRanveer AllahbadiaIndia's Got LatentHimanta Biswa SharmaStill AliveMaharashtraJaipurAssam