Hold onto your popcorn, because the internet is serving up a piping hot controversy straight from the sets of India’s Got Latent, and this time, it’s YouTuber-turned-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia (aka BeerBiceps) who’s in the hot seat. Known for his motivational content and deep-dive podcasts, Ranveer has found himself at the center of a social media firestorm after making what many are calling “inappropriate” and “offensive” jokes during his guest appearance on the edgy comedy show hosted by Samay Raina. And if that wasn’t enough, his comments—perceived as bashing Kerala—have added fuel to the already raging cancel culture inferno.
The drama unfolded in the latest episode of India’s Got Latent, a show notorious for its unfiltered, dark humor. Ranveer, who appeared as a guest judge alongside other content creators like Ashish Chanchlani and Apoorva Mukhija (aka The Rebel Kid), decided to lean into the show’s vibe with some shock-value humor. But oh boy, did it backfire. One of the most talked-about moments came when Ranveer asked a contestant a jaw-droppingly explicit question: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?” Cue the collective gasp from the internet.
The clip went viral faster than you can say “unsubscribe,” with social media users slamming Ranveer for crossing the line from edgy to downright distasteful. “This isn’t comedy—it’s vulgarity,” one X (formerly Twitter) user fumed, while another quipped, “Ranveer Allahbadia just went from BeerBiceps to BeerBooze with that trashy humor.” But the outrage didn’t stop there. Ranveer’s comments about Kerala’s high literacy rate, which many interpreted as mocking the state, added another layer of controversy. “Ranveer is laughing the hardest in the video bashing Kerala. Why? Because of literacy?” one user tweeted, pointing out the irony of mocking a state known for its educational achievements.
The backlash has been swift and brutal, with netizens calling for Ranveer to be “cancelled” and boycotted. Some have even demanded regulatory action against unfiltered web shows like India’s Got Latent, arguing that such content promotes vulgarity under the guise of comedy. “Hello @BeerBicepsGuy, shame on you! Requesting @MIB_India to take action against these unfiltered shows spreading cheapness,” one user wrote, echoing a sentiment shared by many.
But the controversy doesn’t end with online outrage. Two Mumbai-based lawyers have filed a police complaint against Ranveer, Samay Raina, and the show’s organizers, alleging that the remarks were “highly offensive, grossly obscene, and detrimental to public decency.” Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also weighed in, hinting at potential action, stating, “Everyone has freedom of speech, but this freedom ends when we encroach upon others’ freedom. If anyone crosses the limits, action will be taken.”
Adding to the chaos, fellow YouTuber Gaurav Taneja (aka Flying Beast) didn’t hold back, slamming Ranveer and Samay for their antics. “Lagta hai Samay Raina poore YouTube India ko cancel karwa dega,” he quipped, warning that such content could jeopardize the entire platform’s reputation in India.
Ranveer, who boasts over 10 million subscribers on his BeerBiceps channel and was awarded the National Creator Award for “Disruptor of the Year” last year, has yet to publicly address the backlash. But the damage seems to be done, with reports claiming his channel has lost over 2 million subscribers in the wake of the controversy. Ouch.
This isn’t the first time Ranveer has courted controversy, but it’s certainly his most explosive yet. From his past comments during podcasts to now this, the internet is questioning whether his brand of “inspirational content” can survive this PR nightmare. “From motivation to perversion—what a fall,” one disappointed fan lamented on Instagram.
As the cancel culture machine revs up, the debate rages on: where do we draw the line between dark humor and outright offensiveness? And can Ranveer’s reputation recover from this Kerala-bashing, cringe-inducing fiasco? One thing’s for sure—this is one episode of India’s Got Latent that’s left a latent mark on the internet, and not in a good way.
So, dear readers, what’s your take? Is this a case of comedy gone wrong, or is the internet overreacting? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s keep the conversation going—because in the world of showbiz, the drama never stops!