
Vikrant Singh Shekhawat
- India,
- 10-Feb-2025,
India's Got Talent: A major controversy has erupted in the world of social media and digital entertainment. A complaint has been filed with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women's Commission against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija aka 'The Rebel Kid', comedian Samay Raina and the organisers of the controversial show 'India's Got Latent'. The complaint alleges that the show uses abusive language and obscene content, which is having a negative impact on society.Root of controversy: Viral clip sparked fireThe controversy started when a viral video clip of 'India's Got Latent' saw Ranveer Allahbadia asking a contestant inappropriate questions on the 'sexual relationship' of his parents. To this, the other panelists of the show, Apoorva Makhija and Samay Raina, also asked similar controversial questions. As soon as the video gained momentum on social media, viewers started criticising it, calling it 'obscenity' and 'against culture'. Many users demanded the closure of this show and demanded strict action against the panel members of the show.Complaint and legal actionSteps have now been taken towards legal action in this matter. According to the report of ANI, a complaint has been lodged with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and Maharashtra Women's Commission against the makers and actors of the show accusing them of spreading obscenity and using abusive language. Apart from this, the Hindu IT Cell has also filed a complaint with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting demanding action against Ranveer and Samay.Criticism and reaction on social mediaThere is a sharp reaction on social media regarding the show and its panel members. Users on platforms like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are discussing the issue and demanding a ban on the show. At the same time, some people are considering it a part of 'dark humor' and 'freedom of speech' and are supporting the actors of the show.What will happen next?Although no official statement has been made by any YouTuber or the show's organizers on this controversy so far, but given the increasing pressure, some concrete action is likely to be taken soon in this matter. This matter can give rise to an important debate about the limits of social media and digital content and raises the question of where the line should be drawn between entertainment and obscenity.It remains to be seen whether this controversy will remain limited to social media only, or whether it will turn into legal action and set a new precedent for digital content creators.