A team from Assam Police arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to investigate the case concerning the YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent.’ This action comes after the Guwahati Crime Branch filed an FIR against several YouTubers and social influencers, including Ashish Chanchalani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others, for allegedly promoting obscenity and participating in vulgar and sexually explicit discussions during the show.

Senior officials from Assam Police confirmed the team’s departure for Mumbai to investigate statements made by the judges of ‘India’s Got Latent,’ particularly remarks that stirred controversy from Ranveer Allahbadia and others on the show.

The FIR was registered by the Guwahati Crime Branch on Monday. Assam’s Chief Minister took to social media, announcing, “Today, @GuwahatiPol has filed an FIR against specific YouTubers and social influencers, namely 1. Shri Ashish Chanchlani 2. Jaspreet Singh 3. Shri Apoorva Makhija 4. Shri Ranveer Allahbadia 5. Samay Raina and others for promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussions in a program titled ‘India’s Got Latent.’”

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“Guwahati Crime Branch has initiated a case (Cyber PS case no 03/2025) under sections 79/95/294/296 of BNS 2023, along with Section 67 of the IT Act, 2000, the Cinematograph Act of 1952, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. The investigation is ongoing,” the statement further explained.

Meanwhile, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, who is also accused of making inappropriate comments on the show, appeared at the Khar Police Station in Mumbai for questioning today.

“I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s Got Latent. I’m sorry,” tweeted Ranveer Allahbadia on February 10, 2025.

After her investigation, Makhija was seen leaving the police station, while the lawyer representing stand-up comedian Samay Raina also arrived for necessary legal proceedings, as the studio where the show was filmed falls under the Khar Police jurisdiction. Ashish Chanchalani provided his statement at the Khar Police Station today as well.

On Tuesday, the Mumbai Police visited Allahbadia’s residence following the backlash from his comments on ‘India’s Got Latent,’ which airs on YouTube. His remarks prompted outrage among the Indian public, garnering reactions from various industry bodies, including the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA).

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AICWA released a statement denouncing the “reprehensible and offensive remarks” made on the YouTube show, labeling the content disgraceful and a threat to society’s moral fabric. The association has called for a ban on the show and legal actions against those involved, urging all actors, filmmakers, directors, and technicians to stop collaborating with those connected to this show, including host Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia.

In light of the controversy, Allahbadia issued a public apology, acknowledging that his remarks were inappropriate and lacked humor. He expressed regret over his comments, emphasizing his commitment to using his platform more responsibly in the future.

“My comment wasn’t just inappropriate; it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, and all I can do is apologize,” he remarked, also requesting the producers of ‘India’s Got Latent’ to remove the “insensitive sections” from the episode.

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There has been a formal complaint filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission, alleging that the show featured abusive language and obscene remarks about women for the purpose of attracting attention and profits through online views. The complainant has called for stringent actions against the accused, particularly concerning comments made by Allahbadia and Raina.