Amidst Ranveer Allahbadia-India's Got Latent controversy, netizens point out double standards in content regulation; question, 'Ekta Kapoor jo karti hai kya wo sahi hai?'

The recent controversy surrounding comedian Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia has ignited a storm of debates on social media, with netizens questioning the perceived double standards in content regulation. The issue gained traction after Samay confirmed that he had taken down all episodes of his show, India’s Got Latent, from YouTube, following public outcry over a remark made by Ranveer.

On Wednesday, Raina addressed the matter publicly, stating that he had removed all India’s Got Latent videos from his channel due to the controversy. He assured full cooperation with the authorities in their ongoing investigation. “Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

A day before his statement, the controversial episode in question was removed from YouTube under orders from the central government. Since its launch in June 2024, India’s Got Latent had aired 18 episodes before its abrupt halt. The removal of the content has sparked a larger debate about selective criticism, with social media users questioning why certain creators face backlash while others continue producing controversial content without consequence.

Many online users have drawn comparisons to Ekta Kapoor’s television dramas and reality shows like Bigg Boss, arguing that such content has often been more provocative yet has not faced similar scrutiny. One Twitter user pointed out, “Sad reality of Indian mentality. Ekta Kapoor’s shows pack more smut than what Ranveer Allahbadia said. But is there an outrage about that? No.” Another asked, “Ekta Kapoor jo karti hai kya wo sahi hai?” referring to her bold and often controversial storytelling style.
The criticism extended beyond Kapoor, with users also calling out the lack of action against Salman Khan for Bigg Boss and various OTT platforms known for provocative content. “Is the content of Bigg Boss, Splitsvilla, ALTBalaji, and Ullu App acceptable? Why is there selective outrage against Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina?” asked another user.

Additionally, reports emerged that authorities had visited both Ranveer and Samay’s residences, further fueling the debate about fairness in law enforcement. “Before going to their house, they should first visit Ekta Kapoor’s. Why this double standard in the law?” questioned a netizen.