Actor and television personality Raghu Ram has appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Department as part of an ongoing probe into the controversy surrounding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent, a now-deleted YouTube show hosted by comedian Samay Raina.
Ranveer Allahbadia, widely known as BeerBiceps, faced severe backlash after making an inappropriate remark about parents and sex during an episode featuring content creators Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija, aka The Rebel Kid. Following the outrage, he issued an apology, attributing his comment to poor judgment.
Sources suggest that during his questioning, Raghu Ram expressed regret over his own use of abusive language on the show, admitting that he had gone with the flow without intending to offend anyone. He also reportedly stated that Samay Raina should have edited out the inappropriate language from the episode.
The investigation has seen at least 50 individuals summoned to provide statements. So far, the Mumbai Police have questioned eight people, including Makhija, Chanchlani, Allahbadia’s manager, and the show’s video editor. However, no formal case has been registered yet.
Meanwhile, Raina has been summoned by both Mumbai Police and Maharashtra’s Cyber Department. Although he was initially instructed to appear within five days, he has sought more time, citing his current stay in the United States.
Authorities have also intensified their efforts to reach Allahbadia. On Friday, teams from both Mumbai and Assam police visited his residence in Versova, but the flat was locked. He had earlier been asked to appear at the Khar police station for questioning, but instead requested to record his statement from home—a request that was denied. After failing to show up, he was issued a second summons, prompting law enforcement officials to visit his home.
The Assam Police is also pursuing a case against Allahbadia, filed by a local resident accusing him of promoting obscene content. Others named in the case include Raina, Chanchlani, Singh, and Makhija. With multiple agencies now involved, the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent continues to escalate, drawing more scrutiny toward online content creators and their responsibility in digital media.
