YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia appears before Indian police in India’s Got Latent' controversy

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia arrived at the office of the Indian police crime unit in connection with an ongoing investigation into the controversial show ‘India’s Got Latent,’ Indian media reported.

The controversy erupted a couple of weeks ago after an FIR was registered against several prominent influencers and YouTubers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina, accusing them of promoting obscenity through their participation in the show.

On February 27, Ashish Chanchlani appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch along with his advocate, where police officials recorded his statement. The case, filed under Cyber PS case no. 03/2025, involved charges of promoting the indecent representation of women and engaging in obscene conduct.

The legal proceedings escalated on March 6 when several influencers appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi. Among those present were YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia, influencer Apoorva Makhija, and the show’s producers, Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari. The group provided statements to the NCW Chairperson and legal team in response to allegations regarding controversial remarks made during the show.

In the midst of the ongoing legal battle, Ashish Chanchlani took to social media to express his gratitude for the overwhelming support from his fans. Sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, he acknowledged the messages he had received and reflected on the difficult times he was facing. He also asked for his followers’ continued support when he resumes posting content.

Ranveer Allahbadia apologised on his X (formerly Twitter) account. “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte. I am just here to say sorry,” Allahbadia stated in his video, emphasizing his commitment to using his platform more responsibly.

Amid the controversy, the Supreme Court permitted Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, ‘The Ranveer Show,’ albeit with specific conditions regarding decency and morality. The case continues to develop as authorities investigate the allegations and determine further legal action.