A team of Mumbai Police today visited the residence of YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as the BeerBiceps Guy, following the controversy surrounding his comments on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'.
Multiple complaints have been filed against 31-year-old Allahbadia, who had apologised on Monday after massive backlash.
A case has also been filed against other contestants on the show, including Samay Raina and Apoorva Mukhija, known as the 'Rebel Kid' on social media.
The episode featuring the comments by Ranveer Allahbadia has been taken down on YouTube and a Parliamentary panel on information technology is discussing whether to summon the podcaster.
Here are latest updates on Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy:
Complaint Filed Against Ranveer Allahbadia In Indore
A complaint was filed at a police station here on Tuesday against social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia over his 'obscene and vulgar' comments in comedian Samay Raina's YouTube reality show "India's Got Latent", the police said.
No First Information Report (FIR) has been registered yet, said Tukoganj police station in-charge Jitendra Singh Yadav.
The complaint was filed by Aman Malviya, a local lawyer, Yadav told PTI.
"No case has been registered. The complaint will be investigated and after that appropriate action will be taken," he said.
Malviya said Allahbadia, Raina and other celebrities who featured in the show crossed all limits of indecency by misusing the freedom of expression.
"Centre Should Evolve Guidelines For Content On Such Programmes": Shiv Sena MP
#WATCH | In Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske raises the issue of YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s offensive comments, says the government should evolve guidelines for content on such programmes on social media.
— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2025
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“Crossed Limits, Need To Be Punished”: Shiv Sena Leader On Ranveer Allahbadia
Speaking on the case against Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said it was "vulgar comedy". She also said that they "crossed all limits" and should be punished.
"Time and again people have been speaking for censorship for OTT platforms and such YouTubers and comedians. It was vulgar comedy. I think they have crossed all limits. such people need to be punished. There should be censorship on them," she told the news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Mumbai | FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande says, "Time and again people have been speaking for censorship for OTT platforms and such YouTubers and comedians. It was vulgar comedy. I think they have crossed all limits. such… pic.twitter.com/OQll2CKKH7
— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2025
Women's Panel Calls For Action To Curb Obscene Content Amid Ranveer Allahbadia Remarks Row
Amid backlash over Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for immediate action to curb obscene content on social media streaming sites and OTT platforms.
Vijaya Rahatkar, the Chairperson of the NCW, penned a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in which she highlighted the need to enforce stringent censorship and content moderation systems.
The Commission highlighted the "violation of multiple legal provisions, including the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Information Technology (IT) Act, among others. Such content not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also poses a direct threat to the safety and dignity of women and children."
The NCW has urged the Ministry to take swift action by issuing strict guidelines that prevent platforms from streaming or allowing users to upload inappropriate or obscene content. The Commission called on the authorities to enforce stringent censorship and content moderation systems to protect the public from exposure to harmful material.In a letter to Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, The National Commission for Women (NCW) has today raised serious concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of obscene content on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media…
— Vijaya Rahatkar (@VijayaRahatkar) February 10, 2025
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja Slams Comedian Samay Raina Amid Ranveer Allahbadia's Controversy
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as Flying Beast, has reacted to Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate jokes and remarks during his appearance on comedian Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latest' show.
Samay Raina's 'India Got Latent' Episode Featuring Ranveer Allahbadia Taken Down
An episode of Samay Raina's show 'India Got Latent' on YouTube, featuring crass comments by Ranveer Allahbadia, has been blocked following orders from the government.
"The 'India Has Latent' episode on @YouTube with obscene and perverse comments by Ranveer Allahbadia has been blocked following Government of India orders," Kanchan Gupta, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said in a post on X.
The ‘India Has Latent’ episode on @YouTube with obscene and perverse comments by Ranveer Allahbadia has been blocked following Government of India orders. pic.twitter.com/Joaj5U9QBE
— Kanchan Gupta 🇮🇳 (@KanchanGupta) February 11, 2025
“In Touch With Mumbai Police”: Assam Cop On Case Against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina
A day after a police case was filed against Ranveer Allahbadia and others in Assam over the YouTuber's crass comments on comedian Samay Raina's "India's Got Latent" show, a senior cop told NDTV that they are "in touch" with the Mumbai Police.
Guwahati Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain also said that the accused will be issued notices and summons in "due course of time".
Amid Ranveer Allahbadia Row, Javed Akhtar On 'Slang In Comedy' Goes Viral
Amid the backlash over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's crass remarks at a roast show, a video of poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar sharing his perspective on whether slang is acceptable in comedy has gone viral.
Singer B Praak Cancels Appearance On Ranveer Allahbadia's Podcast
Singer B Praak has said he has called off an appearance on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast after his remark on a reality show sparked controversy.
In an Instagram video, Praak on Monday said, "I was supposed to appear on a podcast, on Beer Biceps, and we cancelled that. Why? Since we are all seeing how pathetic his thinking is. The choice of words that he has used on Samay Raina's show."
Allahbadia has over 10 million subscribers on his YouTube channel where he hosts his podcast "The Ranveer Show".
Ranveer Allahbadia's "Sex With Parents" Comment To Be Taken Up In Parliament
Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), has said she would raise the issue of Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remark.
"Any abusive language in the name of comedy content crosses limits is not acceptable . You get a platform, that doesn't mean that you will utter anything. He is someone with millions of subscribers, every political has sat in his podcast. PM has given him an award... As a member of standing committee of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, I will raise this issue," she has said on X.
Cops At Ranveer Allahbadia's Mumbai Residence
A team of Versova police have reached the Mumbai residence of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as the BeerBiceps Guy, amid uproar over his crass remarks on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'.
