An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour
A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.
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Notable Quotes
"I always knew there'd be an FIR [police complaint] against me one day. I just never thought it would be for saying nothing."
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
"I always knew there'd be an FIR [police complaint] against me one day. I just never thought it would be for saying nothing."
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
"Samay Raina, tera samay kharab shuru ho gaya aaj se. Don’t even come in front of me."
— Ajaz Khan , Celebrity
"Amitabh Bachchan sahab has entertained India for decades, and today anyone says anything about him."
— Ajaz Khan , Celebrity
"I had this thought of asking Amitabh Bachchan—sir, you’ve done so many polio ads, then why couldn’t you make your son stand on his own feet?"
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
"If the bring-back-Samay-Raina narrative fuelled up and they brought me back to India, then I’d have to cancel my life’s biggest US tour."
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
"I swear to God, I had Rs 8 crore as my life savings then."
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
"Mera poora mental health kharab kardi usne, usko toh meditation bhi aata hai, kuch bhi nahi aata mujh..."
— Samay Raina , Celebrity
Key People
Actor and son of renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan.
Actor and public figure known for his strong opinions.
Amitabh Bachchan is a prominent Indian film actor and television host.
Apoorva Makhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, is an entertainer and content creator.
Ashish Chanchlani is a well-known Indian YouTube comedian and content creator.
Himanta Biswa Sharma is the Chief Minister of Assam.
Mukesh Khanna is an Indian actor and television personality known for his work in various popular shows.
Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, is a popular podcaster and influencer in India.
Samay Raina is an Indian comedian known for his humorous online content and stand-up performances.
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A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.
After a controversial joke nearly derailed his career, comedian Samay Raina returns to the stage with renewed humor and resilience.
Actor Ajaz Khan criticizes comedian Samay Raina for a controversial joke about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan, warning him to 'show respect'.
Actor Mukesh Khanna responds to comedian Samay Raina's joke about Shaktimaan, sharing an AI-generated image depicting Raina in a compromising position.
Comedian Samay Raina discusses the mental health challenges he faced after the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, including anxiety attacks and financial concerns.
A comprehensive breakdown of the controversy surrounding Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', including the viral remark by Ranveer Allahbadia and its aftermath.
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