The "India'S Got Latent" Show Controversy







"India Got Latent" is a popular show hosted by Samay Raina and his team, featuring various auditioning acts and known for its adult humor, rated 18+ due to strong language.






Recently, a tweet claimed the show was banned by the Indian government due to vulgar language, sparking a massive social media conversation. The controversy began when Ranveer Allahbadia made a statement about "parents' sex" during a recent episode, upsetting many and triggering protests.


People expressed concerns that such content could harm India's youth and societal values.


Following this, Ranveer Allahbadia posted an apology video on his social media, where he expressed regret for his words and apologized to the public, especially to those who felt hurt by his statement. He acknowledged that his words were not appropriate and that he hadn’t meant to offend anyone. While this apology was not accepted and continued to protest, calling for stronger action against the creators and hosts of the show.





This raises questions about why certain entertainment forms are criticized while others are not. For instance, TV commercials promoting alcohol, tobacco, and sexual products with suggestive content are shown during family viewing hours without similar backlash.


Why the Double Standard?


"India Got Latent" is simply an entertainment show, never intended to promote harm or negative influence. It's a platform using humor, albeit with adult language, to entertain a specific audience.


While some argue that such content could impact youth, it's essential to recognize that young people are exposed to various content. If we ban one form of entertainment due to adult language, we should examine and regulate all media similarly.


No Crime Committed


Legally, no crime has been committed by the show's creators. They haven't incited violence, hatred, or illegal activities. Labeling them as criminals is unjust.


A More Pressing Issue


A recent incident involving a Nepali student, Prakriti Lamsal, who was found dead in her hostel at KIIT University, Odisha, deserves attention. She allegedly faced repeated abuse and bullying by fellow students. Instead of investigating, authorities attempted to cover up the incident.
When Nepali students protested, they were assaulted by campus authorities, local goons, security personnel, and the Odisha police. The media should focus on reporting such incidents rather than controversies like "India Got Latent."






Conclusion


Banning or censoring shows like "India Got Latent" for using vulgar language is not the solution. Instead, we should encourage open discussions about media content and its impact. As long as there's no intent to harm or incite illegal activities, freedom of speech should be upheld.