Amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, Javed Akhtar’s old video comparing abuses in comedy to chillies goes viral: “If you are witty enough…”- Watch

The popular YouTube show “India’s Got Latent”, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has found itself at the centre of a controversy after a recent episode sparked outrage for its explicit content. The show, which features a panel of judges including ‘Beer Biceps’ Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija, has been accused of promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions. Javed Akhtar reacts to an inappropriate question asked by Ranveer Allahbadia on the show.

Javed Akhtar REACTS to Ranveer Allahbadia’s obscene remarks

The controversy began when Allahbadia made an inappropriate remark during the episode, which drew widespread criticism from public figures and social media users. The Guwahati Police have since registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the host and judges of the show, naming them under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for promoting obscenity and engaging in vulgar discussions.

Javed Akhtar nailed the abusive vulgar pervert type of standup comic ecosystem.. pic.twitter.com/c9MbrGV762

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The incident has sparked a debate about the use of abusive language and explicit content in comedy, with some arguing that it is unacceptable and others defending it as a form of free speech. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, known for his sharp opinions on current topics, has not directly addressed the controversy, but an old clip of him discussing the use of abusive language in comedy has resurfaced online.

In the clip, Akhtar compares the use of abusive language to the use of chilli in cooking, suggesting that it is often used to add flavour to bland conversations. “If you can speak good language, and if you are witty enough, you don’t need this chilli,” he says. “If the conversation is bland, one tends to put abuse in it, just to give it some energy.”

FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the registration of the FIR, stating that the police had taken action against the show’s host and judges for promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit discussions. The incident has raised questions about the limits of free speech and the responsibility of content creators to ensure that their content is respectful and suitable for all audiences.

The named individuals, including Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, and Ranveer Allahbadia, have not yet commented on the controversy. The incident is likely to spark a wider debate about the role of comedy and entertainment in society, and the need for content creators to be mindful of their audience and the impact of their words.

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