Thu Feb 20 13:19:42 UTC 2025: ## Comedian’s Statement Recorded in Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy
**Mumbai, India** – Maharashtra Cyber has expanded its investigation into the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s appearance on Samay Raina’s YouTube show, “India’s Got Latent.” Stand-up comedian Shashwat Maheshwari is the latest individual to have his statement recorded by authorities. This brings the total number of individuals questioned to three, including Raghu Ram and Devesh Dixit.
The investigation stems from a highly controversial question posed by Allahbadia to a female contestant on the show, sparking widespread outrage and prompting multiple complaints to the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission. Following the backlash, all episodes of “India’s Got Latent” were removed from YouTube by Raina.
The Supreme Court has intervened, ordering Allahbadia to surrender his passport and prohibiting him and his associates from broadcasting any shows until further notice. Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, has publicly apologized for his remarks, stating they were inappropriate and not funny. He has also requested the removal of the offensive segment from the show’s online version.
The Maharashtra Cyber investigation is ongoing, with further questioning of individuals anticipated as authorities delve into the legal implications of the show’s content.
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