Samay Raina recently addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent while recounting a hilarious interaction with fellow stand-up artist Tanmay Bhat during one of his live performances in Vancouver. As part of his Unfiltered Tour, Raina had been touring Canada, performing for audiences across multiple cities.
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During his show at Massey Theatre in Vancouver, Raina subtly alluded to the controversy without making direct references. He lightheartedly shared a witty conversation he had with his comedian friend Tanmay Bhat, focusing on how the incident affected their eating habits. His humorous take on the situation resonated with the crowd, eliciting an enthusiastic response. Esteemed film journalist Faridoon Shahryar, who was in attendance at the event, later shared details of the comedian’s joke, highlighting how it led to a thunderous standing ovation from the audience.
Recounting the exchange, Raina humorously recalled, “I had a chat with Tanmay Bhat bhai and asked him, ‘When such controversies erupt, do they completely kill your appetite?’ To which he responded, ‘Yes, you lose your hunger in such situations.’ I then jokingly asked, ‘Then how did you end up gaining so much weight?’” His sharp-witted remark sent the audience into fits of laughter, with cheers filling the auditorium.
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