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In 2025, controversy became the fastest route from influencer fame to mainstream attention. Social media creators found themselves in courtrooms, Parliament debates, news studios and primetime discussions, proving that viral moments now carry real-world consequences far beyond likes, shares and follower counts
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In 2025, controversy became the quickest bridge from influencer fame to mainstream glare, dragging creators from feeds to courtrooms, Parliament debates and primetime panels, where viral moments triggered real-world consequences.
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When Dubai-based travel influencer Anunay Sood passed away on November 4, 2025, his sudden death in Las Vegas shocked the digital creator community, leaving fans worldwide mourning the loss of the 32-year-old storyteller.
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Samay Raina openly backed Bigg Boss 19 finalist Pranit More in a viral clip, calling him the most deserving contestant. His bold support ignited fresh debate among fans ahead of the season’s finale.
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The Supreme Court has directed Samay Raina and three other comedians to host shows highlighting success stories of people with disabilities — to raise funds for their treatment and affirm their dignity — framing the order not as punishment but as a social responsibility.
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These directions were issued in proceedings arising from a petition filed by Cure SMA Foundation, which objected to jokes allegedly trivialising people living with disabilities.
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Stand-up comedian Samay Raina apologised for the insensitive remarks against people with disability in his You.
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Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid, reflected on the changing face of social media and her growing disinterest in fame, admitting she’s ready to move beyond “the performance of relevance” into something new.
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YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina celebrated Dhanteras by purchasing a luxurious Toyota Vellfire worth over Rs 1 crore. Sharing glimpses with his family, the comedian gave fans a peek into his new car and heartwarming moments from the showroom.
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At Aryan Khan’s The Bads of Bollywood premiere, comedian Samay Raina’s “Say No To Cruise” T-shirt sparked laughter all around. Raghav Juyal revealed that both Shah Rukh and Aryan Khan took the joke sportingly, laughing along with everyone at the event.
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Tanmay Bhat has officially become India’s richest YouTuber, with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore, surpassing CarryMinati, Bhuvan Bam, Samay Raina, and Technical Guruji, according to Tech Informer’s MyJar Blog report.
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Social media erupted after comedian Samay Rana shared a viral post tagging Yuzvendra Chahal as his “sugar daddy,” bringing Dhanashree Verma back into the spotlight.
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Comedian Samay Raina, in his witty “Say No to Cruise” tee, admitted feeling intimidated yet impressed after watching Aryan Khan’s bold Netflix debut The Ba**ds Of Bollywood, calling it “pure menace.
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Comedian Pranit More made a fiery entry into Bigg Boss 19 on Sunday, quickly making headlines. While chatting with host Salman Khan before entering the house, Pranit appeared to take a sly dig at fellow comedian Samay Raina, who has faced multiple controversies over the past year.
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The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on Raina for allegedly making insensitive remarks about people with disability and directed him to issue an unconditional apology on their YouTube channels and other platforms.
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The Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the batch of petitions related to comedians and podcasters who have come under the scanner for their conduct during the YouTube show.
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Samay Raina and Apoorva Mukhija reunite in a hilariously offbeat ad for Deconstruct, styled as a parody podcast. The duo’s bold humour and sharp timing bring a fresh twist to influencer-led content.
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Samay Raina Is Still Alive and Unfiltered tour marks the first time he will perform in India following his India’s Got Latent controversy. Samay Raina's two Mumbai shows already sold out.
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The Supreme Court of India has summoned five stand-up comedians — Samay Raina, Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar, Sonali Thakar, Vipul Goyal, and Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai — over allegations of mocking persons with disabilities during their performances. The court has directed their personal appearance in the case, underscoring the seriousness of the matter.
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While India's Got Latent received a significant amount of backlash, Team India's premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya feels otherwise.
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Samay Raina has recently unarchived his all India's Got Latent episodes on his YouTube Channel. He has previously deleted the video after Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy.
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Amidst backlash and controversy, Samay Raina wiped his YouTube clean and pledged full cooperation, signaling a fresh start with new international shows. Yet, a resurfaced podcast where he critiques influencer responsibility has reignited public scrutiny.
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Following an emotional note that struck a chord with many of his fans, Samay Raina shared photos showed the comedian's more vulnerable side.
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Samay Raina makes his first Instagram post following India’s Got Latent controversy that led to multiple FIRs and backlash. The comedian announced his tours in Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
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The court termed the influencers' conduct as "damaging" and "demoralising" and said some serious remedial and punitive action was needed so that these things don't happen again.
