Comedian Scores Zero on 'India's Got Latent' for 'Man-Hater' Act

Sakshi Jha, a contestant on 'India's Got Latent' Season 2, generated considerable controversy with her audition performance. The Bihar-based teacher and content creator presented a comedy set centered on a "man-hater" persona, which included jokes about disliking men and her own family members, citing "generational trauma" as a reason for her views. This performance did not resonate with the judges.

Following her act, all judges—Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram, and Yashraj Mehra—awarded Sakshi Jha a score of zero. This marked a first for the season, as no other contestant had received a unanimous zero from the entire panel. The audience's reaction also mirrored the judges', with many shouting "Zero" when asked for their score.

Clips of Sakshi Jha's audition quickly went viral on social media platforms like Instagram and X. The performance ignited discussions about the nature of comedy, with some criticizing the jokes as relying on shock value and targeting an entire gender. Others defended the performer's right to experiment with provocative material, highlighting the subjectivity of humor and the judges' prerogative to score accordingly.

Before appearing on the show, Sakshi Jha was known as a teacher and content creator from Bihar. Her appearance on 'India's Got Latent' introduced her to a broader audience, though the focus remained on her contentious comedy set, continuing to fuel online debates.