Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Anand Dubey Criticises Comedian Samay Raina Over Remarks

MUMBAI — Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey has criticised comedian Samay Raina over alleged remarks concerning Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits during the latest episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2.

The episode, released on Friday, featured an interaction between Raina and stand-up comedian Sharon Verma. Excerpts of the exchange were subsequently circulated on social media platforms.

Reacting to the video and the exchange, Dubey said that Raina is a comedian whose routines often contain obscenity, noting that the performer has been involved in several controversies in the past.

Dubey criticised Raina’s remarks regarding different states and communities. “Samay Raina understands neither Bihar nor Jammu and Kashmir properly. Although he hails from Jammu and Kashmir, he shows no loyalty to that region, and certainly none to the people of Bihar,” Dubey told news agency ANI.

Dubey further accused the comedians of lacking understanding and making controversial statements for financial gain. “Samay Raina has just made another controversial statement. His recent altercation with another comedian, Sharon Verma, reveals a profound lack of understanding on their part. These people will stoop to any level just to make money,” he said.

Describing Raina as a consistently controversial figure, Dubey added, “Samay Raina is a comedian. His comedy routines often feature a great deal of obscenity. He has been involved in numerous controversies before; he has always been a controversial figure.”

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader questioned why performers feel the need to bring specific communities, regions, and faiths into comedy routines. “Just stick to comedy. Why drag specific castes, states, or religions into it?” Dubey said.