Ranveer Allahbadia, the popular YouTuber and podcaster known as BeerBiceps, is facing a significant career crisis after his appearance on Samay Raina’s “India’s Got Latent” sparked widespread outrage. The controversy stems from an inappropriate question Allahbadia posed to a contestant on the show, which many deemed vulgar, offensive, and harmful. But the fallout doesn’t stop there: now, prominent singer B Praak has publicly condemned Allahbadia and cancelled an upcoming appearance on his podcast.
Allahbadia’s “joke,” made during a “Would You Rather?” segment, involved a sexually suggestive scenario involving the contestant’s parents. The remark was met with stunned silence from some of the other judges, including Samay Raina himself. While the judges laughed off Ranveer’s comments, social media was not as forgiving.
Swift and Severe Backlash – And a Growing Boycott: The clip of Allahbadia’s comment quickly went viral, triggering a massive wave of criticism on social media platforms. Many users condemned the joke as tasteless, disrespectful, and harmful, particularly given the show’s accessibility to younger audiences. Some called for a boycott of Allahbadia’s content, while others demanded stricter regulation of online content.
Adding to the pressure, singer B Praak has publicly withdrawn from an upcoming appearance on Allahbadia’s “BeerBiceps” podcast, citing concerns about the “pathetic thinking” displayed on “India’s Got Latent”.
In a video message posted on social media, B Praak didn’t mince words, slamming both Allahbadia and Raina for their behavior. He stated that the content being produced on “India’s Got Latent” is not representative of Indian culture and expressed concern about the impact such content could have on future generations.
B Praak further questioned Allahbadia’s promotion of “Sanatan Dharma” and spirituality, asking how someone who invites “big people” and “saints” onto their podcast could harbor such “pathetic thinking”.
In the video he said: “Main na yaar, ek podcast mein jaane wala tha abhi, jo Beer Biceps ka tha, par humne cancel kar diya. Kyun? Kyunki aapko pata hai ki waha kaisi pathetic thinking hai aur kaise shabd use kiye ja rahe hain? Samay Raina ke show pe jo ho raha hai, yeh hamara Indian culture nahi hai. Yeh bilkul bhi hamara culture nahi (I was about to go to Beer Biceps podcast, but I have cancelled it because of his pathetic thinking. What is happening on Samay Raina’s show is not our Indian culture).”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also weighed in on the controversy, stating that while everyone has freedom of speech, that freedom ends when it infringes upon the freedom of others.
Faced with mounting pressure, Allahbadia issued an apology video on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging that his comment was inappropriate and not even funny:
However, the apology has been met with mixed reactions, with many accusing Allahbadia of insincerity and questioning whether his actions truly reflect a change in perspective. Some users have pointed out that Allahbadia’s past content has often pushed boundaries and that this incident may be part of a pattern.
The “India’s Got Latent” controversy has undoubtedly damaged Allahbadia’s reputation and raised questions about his future as a content creator. B Praak’s public condemnation adds further pressure, potentially leading to a wider boycott of Allahbadia’s content.
While he has built a large following over the years, his credibility is now being questioned, and it remains to be seen whether he can regain the trust of his audience and partners.
The controversy also highlights the ongoing debate about the boundaries of humor and the responsibility of content creators to consider the potential impact of their words, particularly in a digital landscape where content can be easily accessed by anyone.
What do you think? Is B Praak’s condemnation a turning point in this controversy, and can Ranveer Allahbadia truly recover from this damage? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
