Samay Raina and Kusha Kapila: Comedian Samay Raina and actor Kusha Kapila were in the spotlight after a roast on Ashish Solanki’s show caused controversy for being offensive. Now months later Samay has brought up Kusha’s name again in a recent episode of his show, India’s Got Latent.
In the latest episode, Samay Raina was joined by Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Makhija, also known as The Rebel Kid. While introducing Apoorva, Samay jokingly compared her to popular YouTuber Prajakta Koli. Apoorva quickly responded, saying Prajakta would never insult him directly. Samay then added, “Yes, but Kusha Kapila would,” before lightheartedly saying, “Love you, Kusha yaar.”
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The tension between Samay and Kusha began during an episode of Pretty Good Roast Show Season 1, where Kusha participated in a comedy roast alongside other comedians. However, the roast took an uncomfortable turn when Samay made harsh jokes about Kusha’s personal life, including her divorce from her ex-husband, Zorawar Singh Ahluwalia.
Samay kicked off the roast by calling Kusha a “gold-digger.” He then made a joke about her pet dog, saying in Hindi, “Kusha’s female dog spends half her time with Kusha and the other half being happy. Just give the dog to Zorawar. Let him have at least one b**ch in his life.” The joke sparked outrage, with many people arguing that the roast had crossed the line into personal attacks rather than comedy.
Kusha later addressed the controversy in a social media post. She explained that the jokes had not been shared with her in advance, unlike how traditional roasts are done in the West. “Maybe I should have asked for a script and known better, but since friends were involved, I didn’t. Rookie mistake,” she wrote.
She admitted that while she tolerated the jokes in front of a live audience, she was deeply uncomfortable knowing millions of people would see them. “Some jokes straight-up dehumanized me. It was shockingly unkind” she added. Following the incident, Kusha blocked Samay on social media.
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India’s Got Latent is a talent show hosted by comedian Samay Raina on YouTube. The show premiered on 14 June 2024. It provides a platform for contestants from across India to showcase their hidden talents.
The show features a variety of acts, including singing, dancing, magic, and comedy, and has gained popularity for its unique format and entertaining content.
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