Samay Raina says 'parents have failed' if young children are watching his content: 'Do you think a person like me has a responsibility to...'

Comedian Samay Raina faced intense backlash after an episode of his YouTube show India’s Got Latent went viral for controversial reasons, leading him to remove all episodes from his channel. He has assured full cooperation with authorities during the ongoing investigation. Now, moving past the controversy, Samay has announced a fresh slate of international shows, signaling a new chapter in his career.

Candid Take on Parental Responsibility Sparks Debate

In a podcast recorded earlier this year, Samay sparked discussion with his candid take on parental responsibility and the influence of internet personalities. During a conversation about content creators’ duties towards their audiences, Samay asked fellow podcaster Food Pharmer (Revant Himatsingka), “Do you think someone like me should avoid drinking Coke and pretend to promote only water in public?” When Food Pharmer suggested that such behavior might impact kids aged 8 to 10, Samay responded bluntly, “If children that young are watching me, then their parents have failed.”

Parents, Not Creators, Should Control What Kids Watch

He further explained that when he was a child, his father strictly limited his TV watching, which kept him from being influenced by television at a young age. He emphasized that parents should take responsibility for what their children watch, rather than placing that burden on content creators like himself. According to him, staying true to oneself and promoting honesty is more important than trying to present a filtered image for the sake of young viewers.

Samay expressed that in a world full of polished and perfect personas, people often feel insecure or question themselves. He believes that by being unapologetically himself—flaws and all—he offers a relatable, genuine presence that helps others feel comfortable being their true selves too.

The Controversy That Sparked It All

Samay Raina made headlines after a controversial episode of his YouTube show went viral for the wrong reasons. During the episode, a panelist posed a provocative question to a contestant that sparked widespread outrage. The backlash was so intense that multiple FIRs were filed against the show’s panelists.