Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Rana has announced his return to the stage with an international comeback tour following the controversy surrounding his YouTube show 'India’s Got Latent'.
The tour, titled 'Still Alive and Unfiltered', will stretch across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Kicking off at Cologne, Germany, on June 5, Samay's tour will come to an end on July 20 at Sydney, Australia.
The announcement comes after a slew of legal challenges and public resentment that followed allegations of promoting obscenity and making disrespectful comments about individuals with disabilities in the 'India's Got Latent' case.
As a result, Samay Raina, along with Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps), had been summoned by the Supreme Court in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), stressing the importance of upholding the dignity and respect of all citizens.
In a recent Instagram post, Raina shared a video montage of his earlier performances, expressing his appreciation for his fans. He even posted an Instagram Story, where he wrote that the “most testing time of my life makes for the best comedy”.
The announcement sparked enthusiasm from his fans, with ticketing sites for the show experiencing heavy net traffic following the news. Samay addressed this issue on Instagram, promising eager fans that the issue would be resolved quickly.
Fan reactions ranged from excitement to questions about new episodes of 'India's Got Latent'. One fan commented, “FINALLYYY COMEBACKKK”, whereas some others asked, “When is the next episode of Latent going to come?”, and “Ab Latent ka bhi comeback kar lo” (Let 'India's Got Latent' also make a comeback).
Samay Raina’s return to the stage marks a fresh new chapter in his career and life.
