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Samay Raina finally reveals why he did not edit out Ranveer's question
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 11:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Samay Raina addressed the controversy around his show, revealing why he didn’t fully edit out a problematic segment. In his special, he also shared an emotional moment involving his mother during the backlash

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia
Comedian Samay Raina had one of the most popular shows on YouTube until February 2025. He created a talent show that allowed participants from across India to showcase their skills in front of a panel curated by him, with a chance to win lucrative prize money. Many new talents were discovered through the show. However, after an episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, on the panel, the show came to an abrupt end—reportedly due to a controversial question asked by him. Legal cases followed, and the show faced protests and public scrutiny. While all parties have now moved on, Raina has released his hour-long special Still Alive, where he addresses the controversy and what unfolded after the infamous episode premiered.
Why did Samay not edit Ranveer's question?
In his new special released on YouTube on Monday, Samay Raina addressed the big question on everyone’s mind—why didn’t he edit out the controversial question?

