The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a strong condemnation against the kind of language used by social media influencers and content creators on the show India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina. The Commission found the remarks used during the show “obscene and indecent,” necessitating a rapid response.
In a video released by news agency ANI, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar expressed the Commission’s firm stance against such content.
“The obscene language used in the show is absolutely indecent. The NCW will never accept it. Such language is unacceptable to both the public and the Commission. Keeping in mind its social impact, NCW immediately took cognizance and issued notices,” she stated.
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Social media influencers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija, along with the show’s producers Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari, did appear before the Commission on Thursday. Besides, the legal representatives of comedian Jaspreet Singh and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani were also present for questioning. According to PTI sources, Allahbadia and Mukhija were put under intense interrogation with respect to their statements.
“When they appeared before the Commission, they acknowledged their mistake and expressed regret over their words. They admitted that such language should not have been used and assured us that they would be more mindful in the future,” Rahatkar stated.
The controversy erupted when Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, made remarks about parents and sex during the show, which led to public outrage and multiple police complaints. His comments were widely criticized on social media, with many calling for stricter regulation of online content.
Taking cognisance of the matter, the Supreme Court also weighed in, describing Allahbadia’s comments as “vulgar” and indicative of a “dirty mind.” The court noted that such comments had brought disgrace upon society. However, after strongly condemning these statements, the Supreme Court granted Allahbadia temporary protection from arrest.
The incident, on the other hand, has brought up fresh thoughts on the accountability of digital content creators and the ethics of responsibility for their respective audiences. While the public’s scrutiny is only increasing, NCW’s intervention underlines the dire need for putting in place some rigid guidelines on the online content, especially that related to gender sensitivity and respect.
“They assured us that this was a one-time mistake and promised to be more responsible with their words in future public discussions and shows. The Commission will remain vigilant to ensure that such incidents are not repeated,” Rahatkar added.
The case has also ignited debates over the limits of free speech in digital entertainment and the level of regulatory oversight required in the evolving social media landscape. In this regard, NCW’s actions represent a precedent, but how content creators will tread this thin line between humor and responsibility in the future is yet to be ascertained.
