India’s Got Latent Season 2: The internet’s most chaotic reality show is officially back, and it has already shattered digital streaming records. Following a prolonged legal battle and the deletion of its previous season’s episodes over a 2025 controversy, creator and host Samay Raina has triumphantly launched India’s Got Latent Season 2.
Moving away from intimate, localized comedy venues, the show has underwent a massive production upgrade, migrating to a high-scale theatrical studio stage. In a historic distribution deal for Indian digital indie content, the premiere was simulcast globally on Netflix and streamed for free on YouTube, immediately pulling millions of views within its opening hours.
Maine Bhi Jigra Dekh Ke Regret Kiya” — Samay Raina Roasts Alia Bhatt
The star attraction of the premiere episode was the presence of Alpha co-stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, who joined core panelists Balraj Singh Ghai and Aashish Solanki.
Known for his unapologetic, brutal dark humor, Samay didn’t hold back with his mainstream Bollywood guests. When Alia jokingly admitted she was slightly regretting sitting on the unfiltered panel, Samay fired a direct salvo, saying, “Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret” (I also regretted it after watching Jigra).
Alia proved to be an incredibly good sport, firing back with quick wit, referencing comedian Kapil Sharma and instantly winning over internet audiences.
Check out the record-breaking premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh below:
Netizens Applaud Alia Bhatt for Blanking Out on Controversial “Epstein Island” Joke
While the episode was filled with standard unfiltered banter, a specific dark joke split opinions down the middle.
Stand-up comedian Avinash Agarwal took the stage to perform a highly accurate impression of U.S. President Donald Trump. During a bit where Samay Raina asked the “Trump” character about oil, Avinash responded: “Come to the island my friend, there’s a lot of oil there”.
The dark, direct reference to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island sparked a massive wave of criticism on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, with many calling it tone-deaf and unnecessary. However, Alia Bhatt earned significant praise online for maintaining a strict, unamused poker face and refusing to laugh at the joke, a move that went viral across fan communities.
Is Season 2 Too Scripted? Ashish Chanchlani Steps In to Defend the Show
As the episode generated millions of impressions, a segment of hardcore fans expressed disappointment, calling the new season “heavily filtered and overly scripted” compared to the raw, underground nature of Season 1.
Sensing the growing criticism online, prominent YouTuber and influencer Ashish Chanchlani took to Instagram to strongly defend Samay Raina and the backend crew. Chanchlani revealed the massive uphill battle the show faced to even exist in 2026:
“Just remember we had to fight a year-long legal battle where we promised to stay in line and make sure history doesn’t repeat itself. It was almost an uncertainty that this show will come back. But somehow Samay made sure he brings it back for y’all. He has fought countless battles behind the scenes.”
Despite the polarized viewer reception regarding its scale and corporate backing, the India’s Got Latent cultural wave continues to dominate digital circles, proving that Samay Raina remains the undisputed king of alternative digital entertainment in India.
