Ashish Chanchlani backs Samay Raina amid criticism of ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2: ‘He has fought countless battles behind the scenes’ |

The creator of things Ashish Chanchlani has come forward to defend comedian Samay Raina after some viewers expressed their displeasure with the recently released second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’. Since the show’s premiere, some fans have commented that the latest edition feels better and lacks the consistency that made the first season so difficult.Reacting to the criticism, Ashish took to Instagram Stories and reminded the audience that the comeback of the show was a huge success given the struggles the group faced last year.Responding to complaints that the show has become too conservative, Ashish explained that the makers were left with nothing to do after the controversy surrounding “India’s Got Latent” in 2025.“To the people who say that privacy is too filtered or has lost its charm and evil.. Just remember, we had to fight an age-long war where we promised to stand in line and make sure history never repeats itself,” he wrote.The YouTuber’s statement highlighted the difficulties the group decided to revive the popular talent show, which many believed would never come back after the cancellation.

Kudos to Ashish Chanchlani for Samay Raina’s determination

Ashish credited Samay Raina for giving the show a new lease of life despite many hurdles. According to him, bringing the series back requires a lot of effort and hard work behind the scenes.“It was uncertain that the show would come back. But somehow @maisamayhoon made sure to bring it back to you. He has fought countless battles behind the scenes. It was very difficult for S2 to exist. Kabhi kabhi kuch cheeze karni padti hai.His message began to garner attention online, with many fans appreciating the awareness of the challenges faced by the show’s creators.

The new season starts with stars

The second season of ‘India’s Got Latent’ started on June 20 and it started with drama. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as guests. Unlike in the past, the new season is being released simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix, allowing viewers to watch the same episodes in the same format on both platforms.The makers hope that the two-platform release will help the show reach a wider audience while retaining its loyal following.

The Samay Raina controversy that changed everything

The road to Season 2 was very difficult. The controversy erupted after music artist Ranveer Allahbadia made comments about parents and sexuality in an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’. The comment sparked outrage on social media and sparked debate about the limits of humor and content on the internet.The controversy continued online, with political leaders and the general public demanding action. The issue escalated when the National Commission for Women summoned Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others who were associated with the protest for their derogatory remarks.Following the controversy, a police complaint was filed against several people associated with the show, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva Mukhija, and Samay Raina. These developments raised serious doubts about the future of the series.As the criticism grew, Ranveer publicly apologized for his remarks. Meanwhile, Samay Raina has deleted all the episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ from his YouTube channel, leading many to believe that the show’s journey has come to an end.However, against all odds, the show’s talent show is now back with a new season, and Ashish Chanchlani’s latest message shows that the actors are seeing their return after a long and difficult fight.