Samay Raina has returned with the second season of "India's Got Latent," and this time, his childhood idols are taking aim at him. Ahead of the episode, Raina took to Instagram to express his excitement about sharing the stage with Kiku Sharda, Chandan Prabhakar, and writer Harssh Limbachiyaa. In his caption, Raina wrote that these artists "made me laugh so much and shaped my comedy in a big way," adding that he could hardly believe he was finally sharing a stage with them.
Veterans Roast Raina Over Legal Troubles
Despite the nostalgia, the veterans did not go easy on him once cameras rolled. In the episode, which dropped Friday, Sharda and Limbachiyaa repeatedly poked fun at Raina's legal troubles from the show's first season. Glancing at a cue card listing sponsors, Sharda joked that given how often the set gets "torn down," cement and metal bars ought to be the real sponsors.
Limbachiyaa went further, comparing Raina's court appearances to a "monthly pass," joking he simply shows up to "mark his attendance." The jokes referenced Season 1's fallout, when a guest's explicit remark toward a contestant led to multiple FIRs and legal proceedings. Raina had pulled all episodes and stepped back from public life before returning this year with a stand-up special addressing the controversy.
Sharda's Sponsor Joke and Set Chaos
Sharda's quip about cement and metal bars as sponsors highlighted the chaotic nature of the show's set, which has been known for its raucous and unpredictable atmosphere. The joke drew laughter from the audience and underscored the show's irreverent tone.
Limbachiyaa's Monthly Pass Jibe
Harssh Limbachiyaa's comment about Raina having a "monthly pass" to court was a direct nod to the legal battles that plagued the first season. Raina, who had previously faced multiple FIRs after a guest made an explicit remark toward a contestant, has since apologized and returned to comedy. The roast was well-received by fans, who appreciated the self-aware humor.
