In a storm that has gripped Mumbai’s media landscape, popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as “BeerBiceps,” finds himself in hot water after a controversial comment during the latest episode of the show ‘India’s Got Latent.’ The remark, deemed vulgar and offensive by many, has triggered outrage across social media and led to an official complaint filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission. The letter submitted to the Mumbai Commissioner and Maharashtra Women’s Commission demanded strict action for allegedly using abusive language on the show, reports ANI.
The incident unfolded when Allahbadia posed an unsettling question to a contestant: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”
The bizarre and inappropriate remark, made in the presence of co-panelists like social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and content creator Ashish Chanchlani, went viral almost instantly. Clips circulated furiously across social media, drawing widespread criticism.
Journalist and lyricist Neelesh Misra didn’t mince words in his fiery response. Calling out what he labeled “perverted creators” shaping India’s creative economy, Misra blasted the show and its creators in a scathing social media post:
“This content is not designated as adult content—it can be seen with ease even by a child if the algorithm takes him or her there. The creators of the platform have zero sense of responsibility. I am not surprised that four people at the desk—and lots in the audience—celebrated this and had a great laugh. Decency is not incentivized in India—by platforms or audiences—and creators are stooping lower and lower for audience reach and revenue.”
The post struck a chord with netizens, many of whom echoed Misra’s sentiments. The backlash swiftly transitioned from online outrage to legal action, with a formal complaint filed against Allahbadia, Apoorva Makhija, Samay Raina, and the show’s organizers. As of now, neither Allahbadia nor the show’s producers have issued a statement. But the controversy raises critical questions: How far is too far in the quest for viral content? And at what cost is “entertainment” being redefined in the digital age?