Comedian Samay Raina Apologizes for Insensitive Jokes on Disabilities

As of October 26, 2025, popular Indian stand-up comedian Samay Raina has issued a heartfelt apology for his past insensitive jokes targeting people with disabilities. The controversy stems from Raina's show "India's Got Latent," which went viral and drew severe criticism for his below-the-belt remarks.

In his birthday message, Raina acknowledged the pain caused by his show and expressed deep regret, along with his co-stars Vipul Goyal, Sonali Thakkar, Nishant Tanwar, and Balraj Ghai. The group has committed to being more mindful and spreading awareness about the challenges faced by the disabled community, whose "strength inspires us to grow."

This apology comes after the Supreme Court previously criticized the comedians' "insensitive jokes" and ordered them to apologize to individuals living with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. Raina had earlier filed an affidavit pledging to ensure "better conduct, content sensitivity, and legal compliance" in the future.

As Raina turns a year older, he has chosen to use this occasion to make amends and demonstrate a renewed commitment to inclusive and sensitive content creation. The controversy has served as a learning experience, and the comedian hopes to move forward with a more empathetic approach that uplifts and celebrates the disabled community.