India’s Got Latent Season 2 returns about a year after controversies surrounding the show’s earlier run. The new season premieres June 20 and is released on both Netflix and YouTube in a simulcast format, with episodes scheduled to drop every two weeks. The first episode features Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as the opening celebrity guests, promoting their film Alpha.
Across reports and social media reactions, the episode draws attention for its roast-style panel segment in which Samay Raina makes multiple jokes about Alia and her film “Jigra,” including comments that lead Alia to joke that she is regretting the appearance. Another segment includes Samay asking for Alia’s permission before making a joke involving Mahesh Bhatt, which is met with mixed fan responses—some praise the “lihaaz,” while others say the show feels less spontaneous.
Some critics call the season “too filtered” or “scripted,” while supporters including content creator Ashish Chanchlani defend the format changes as stemming from a year-long legal battle after the 2025 controversy. Separately, comedian Sunil Pal says he rejected Samay Raina’s alleged ₹25 lakh offer to appear on the show, while a protest-linked figure, Abhijeet Dipke, says he would not attend. The overall coverage reflects continued debate over the show’s boundaries and comedic tone.
