Photo credit: www.news18.com
Last Updated: February 16, 2025, 16:15 IST
Munawar Faruqui’s followers view his recent post as a gesture of support for fellow comedian Samay Raina amid ongoing controversy.
Comedian Munawar Faruqui has publicly shown his backing for Samay Raina, who has recently faced backlash due to his involvement with the show India’s Got Latent.
In the last week, Samay Raina has found himself at the epicenter of a significant controversy related to his project, India’s Got Latent. As the situation unfolded, several personalities from the entertainment industry rallied around Raina to express their support. Among them is Munawar Faruqui, who took to Instagram to share a reel discussing the themes of envy, using the metaphor of the “rising sun.” Although Faruqui did not directly reference Samay Raina, many of his followers interpreted the message as a nod of solidarity towards his colleague.
In the Instagram reel, Munawar speaks to his audience in Hindi, reflecting on the pleasantness of the morning sun and the sunset. He notes the discomfort some may feel when the sun reaches its peak at noon, suggesting that those shining brightest often attract jealousy. His words resonate with a deeper meaning about success and public perception.
He elaborates, stating, “People appreciate a setting or rising sun, but it is at the sun’s zenith that envy arises.” This analogy, while specific in its context, serves as a broader commentary on the trials faced by those who reach the top of their fields.
Reactions from Fans
Though Munawar did not mention Samay Raina or the specific controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, many fans took his video as an implicit message of encouragement for Raina. Some viewers commented, “Samay samay ki baatein hai (If you know, you know),” while others suggested, “Bro is supporting his brother indirectly.” Additionally, comments like, “For Samay Raina,” reflect the audience’s perception of the intent behind Munawar’s message.
Previously, Munawar had expressed his backing for Samay on social media with an Instagram story stating, “Samay (with a kissing emoji) Art joh hai woh spring ki hai. Jitnaa dabage utnaa uper uthega. My G is going to come out so strong you will see,” reiterating his confidence in Raina’s resilience.
The Controversy Surrounding India’s Got Latent
The controversy ignited when YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, made an inappropriate joke regarding ‘parental sex’ during an episode of Samay Raina’s show, which quickly gained notoriety online. In a surprising and unsettling moment, Allahbadia asked a contestant, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?”
Following this incident, a police complaint was filed against Ranveer, Samay, and other judges who participated in that episode, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija. Despite Allahbadia’s public apology for his remarks, Samay Raina has opted to remove episodes of India’s Got Latent from YouTube in light of the backlash.
Source
www.news18.com