Media and Entertainment Media and Entertainment
Wed, February 12, 2025

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Comedian Vir Das takes a swipe at mainstream media's coverage


Published on 2025-02-12 09:24:09 - cnbctv18
  Print publication without navigation

  • In a post on Instagram Stories, Das criticised mainstream news channels for fixating on the controversy surrounding Allahbadia's comments on parenting and sex, made during a YouTube comedy show India's Got Latent.

The article from CNBC TV18 discusses the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast where he interviewed Samay Raina, a comedian who won 'Comicstaan' but was not featured in 'India's Got Talent' (IGT). During the podcast, Raina suggested that IGT might be biased towards contestants who fit a certain image, sparking a debate on social media about the fairness of talent shows in India. This discussion was further fueled by comments from other comedians like Vir Das, who criticized mainstream media for not giving due recognition to genuine talent. The article explores how these revelations have led to a broader conversation about the authenticity and selection processes of reality TV shows, questioning whether they truly represent the country's diverse talent pool or if they cater to a more marketable demographic.

Read the Full cnbctv18 Article at:
[ https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/ranveer-allahbadia-samay-raina-indias-got-latent-controversy-vir-das-mainstream-media-19557754.htm ]