Alia Bhatt Left Awkward as Joke Backfires on India's Got Latent 2 Show

The second season of the popular comedy show India's Got Latent has started, but its first episode has already created controversy on social media.

Update: 2026-06-22 05:07 GMT

The second season of the popular comedy show India's Got Latent has started, but its first episode has already created controversy on social media. The show, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, returned after a long break and was expected to entertain fans. However, some viewers were unhappy with a joke made during the premiere episode.

The episode featured Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt and actress Sharvari as special guests on the judging panel. Comedians Balraj Ghai and Ashish Solanki were also part of the show.

The controversy started during a comedy act by comedian Avinash Agarwal, who was performing an impression of former US President Donald Trump. During the performance, he made a joke that many viewers believed was connected to Epstein Island. While some people on the stage laughed at the joke, many viewers online felt it was inappropriate and insensitive.

Several social media users said that topics connected to serious crimes and victims should not be used for comedy. Many people criticized the joke and called it disturbing. Some viewers also noticed that Alia Bhatt did not react strongly to the comment, and clips of the moment quickly spread online.

Apart from the joke, some fans were disappointed with the overall feel of the episode. They felt that many conversations and funny exchanges looked planned rather than natural. Viewers who enjoyed the earlier seasons said the show had lost some of its original charm and spontaneity.

This is not the first time India's Got Latent has faced controversy. Last year, the show was involved in another major issue after comments made in an earlier episode received public backlash. The controversy led to complaints and legal troubles for some people associated with the show. As a result, several episodes were removed from YouTube.

With Season 2 now underway, the show is once again under public discussion. While many fans are happy to see it return, others believe the creators should be more careful with their content and maintain the style that originally made the show popular.

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