UP police constable Kapil Dinkar wins on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after UP Police constable Kapil Dinkar spoke about the state's law and order situation during his appearance on the second episode of Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent Season 2.During the episode, Samay jokingly asked whether crime in Uttar Pradesh had really reduced, considering that he himself was appearing on India's Got Latent. Responding with a smile, Kapil said, "UP mein crime kam ho gaya hai. 93% apradhiyon ko, jo pakde gaye the, saza dilayi gayi hai. 5,000 se zyada Mission Shakti kendra jo banaye gaye hain, aur woh effectively kaam kar rahe hain."Who Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Policeman Is Winner Of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent S2 Episode 2; Know All About The Singer-Turned-Cop View this post on Instagram A post shared by India’s Got Latent (@indiasgotlatent)Shehzad Poonawalla Praises Yogi Adityanath After Constable's RemarksAfter the episode, Poonawalla applauded Dinkar for showcasing both his talent and confidence on the show. Sharing a clip from the episode on X (formerly Twitter), while praising Yogi Adityanath, he wrote, "Meet Constable Kapil Dinkar of UP Police who “stole” the limelight and prize money with his beautiful singing and his sharp humour!"He added, Listen to him when he describes how supportive top cops and Govt is towards his creative endeavours but also explains factually- with figures and data - how law and order under @myogiadityanath ji has totally transformed - generating a thunderous applause."Check it out:Meet Constable Kapil Dinkar of UP Police who “stole” the limelight and prize money with his beautiful singing and his sharp humour ! Listen to him when he describes how supportive top cops and Govt is towards his creative endeavours but also explains factually- with figures and… pic.twitter.com/hTfcH7PjPV— Shehzad Jai Hind (Chowkidar as per INC ecosystem) (@Shehzad_Ind) July 4, 2026 'Sunil Pal Ko ₹25 Lakh?: Samay Raina REACTS Hilariously To Comedian's Claim Of Rejecting India's Got Latent Season 2 OfferKapil Dinkar, a singer, lyricist, composer, and Uttar Pradesh Police constable, performed one of his original songs on India's Got Latent Season 2. His performance impressed both the audience and the panellists, earning him a perfect score after every panellist awarded him 10 points and he also gave himself 10. As a result, Dinkar won the show's Rs 1 lakh cash prize.

Kapil Dinkar, a UP Police constable since 2021, wowed panelists on India's Got Latent Season 2 with humour, singing, and confidence, winning Rs 1 lakh plus a Rs 50,000 bonus. Also an author of three books, he dreams of collaborating with Yo Yo Honey Singh and once auditioned for Akshay Kumar's Wheel Of Fortune.

Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2 has been grabbing eyeballs ever since its second episode premiered on YouTube and Netflix. One of the contestants was Kapil Dinkar, a police constable with the Uttar Pradesh Police. As he walked onto the stage, Kapil joked, "Phir se shuru kar diya ye? Pichli baar chain nahi pada band karwa ke?" Samay, taken aback by the remark, asked if he was merely dressed as a police officer or actually served in the force. Kapil then revealed that he was indeed a UP Police constable and had come to perform a song on the show.India's Got Latent Season 2: Who Is Kapil Dinkar? UP Police Constable Who Won Rs 1 LakhKapil Dinkar is a Uttar Pradesh Police constable, selected in 2021. Speaking about his profession, he shared that becoming a police officer was his mother's dream and that he feels proud to have fulfilled it. He added that singing has always been his passion. "Main department ka iklauta banda hoon jisko music karne ki permission hai," Kapil said.Apart from his police duties, Kapil is also an author. He revealed that he has written three books and is currently working on eight more. During his appearance, he also spoke about the Mission Shakti Kendra initiative, calling it an effective programme. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kápìl Dìñkár (@kapil_dinkar_official) Samay later asked Kapil whether he ever feared crime in Uttar Pradesh. Responding confidently, Kapil said, "Nahi, humein bahut achhi freedom di hui hai aur us par hum log bahut achha kaam bhi kar rahe hain."Kapil's stint was filled with light-hearted banter. Haarsh Limbachiyaa quipped, "Agar hum jurm karein to aap hi aana pakadne." Kapil instantly replied, "Aap jurm karoge hi kyun?" He also took a playful dig at BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia, singing that because of the controversy surrounding Season 1, he was no longer seen in Season 2.At the end of his performance, Samay said, "Thank you so much ki Indian Police se hamare show mein koi aaya. Isse hamare show ki credibility aur badh gayi." Samay Raina and fellow panelists Kiku Sharda, Chandan Prabhakar, Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Balraj Singh Ghai awarded Kapil a perfect 10/10. Coincidentally, Kapil also gave himself 10/10. When Samay tried to burst the party popper, it failed to go off, prompting him to joke, "Police ke saamne explosion nahi kar sakte." Kapil eventually won Rs 1 lakh for his performance and an additional Rs 50,000 after correctly answering a bonus question. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kápìl Dìñkár (@kapil_dinkar_official) Kapil also revealed during a podcast that he had received an offer to audition for Akshay Kumar's game show, Wheel of Fortune. Although he was thrilled to be approached by Akshay's team, he ultimately wasn't selected. Apart from his police duties, Kapil is a passionate singer and has often expressed his desire to collaborate with Yo Yo Honey Singh. He has also paid tribute to late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala through several of his musical performances on social media.