Samay Raina: ComedianSamay Rainahas once again taken the internet by storm with his new comedy special 'Still Alive'. This success comes after last year's 'India's Got Latent' controversy affected his career and financial situation.

In a recent interview, Samay Raina revealed that he faced financial difficulties due to this controversy, and there came a time when he started fearing that he might go bankrupt like Amitabh Bachchan.

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The 'India's Got Latent' controversy had increased Samay Raina's problems

Let us tell you that during an interview,Samay Rainarevealed that he "lost everything" due to India's Got Lalent controversy. He said, "I lost all the upcoming episodes because everyone was scared and didn't want their episodes uploaded. I also lost the sponsors for those episodes. I had already received their payments and invested them in fixed deposits. I had to break those FDs and return the money. I was in trouble."

'I will go bankrupt and drown in debt' - Samay Raina

At the same time, Raina also spoke about living in constant fear. He said, "I had several projects and even shot for ads, but they asked for their money back. I had also signed a deal with BookMyShow, where they had given me an advance for the entire tour, and all that money had already been invested. I was very scared. At that time, I didn't know what I would do. I knew no brand would come on board. My biggest fear was that I would go bankrupt and be in debt, like what happened to Amitabh Bachchan."

Amitabh Bachchan also faced financial difficulties

In the late 1990s, Amitabh Bachchan faced significant financial difficulties after his company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL), collapsed. This failed venture reportedly left him with a debt of approximately ₹90 crore. During this time, he was embroiled in numerous legal cases and faced pressure from creditors, with reports suggesting he was on the verge of losing his home.

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India's Got Latent Controversy

For your information, Ranveer Allahabadia asked an inappropriate question to a contestant on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent, which sparked controversy on social media. The YouTuber was trolled for his inappropriate questions. Apurva Mukhija and Ashish Chanchlani were also involved in the controversy. On the show, Ranveer asked a contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or engage in it once to stop it forever?" The controversy escalated further when the National Commission for Women (NCW) intervened, and Ranveer was forced to issue a written apology. In March, the Supreme Court allowed Ranveer to resume his podcast.