Samay Raina’s popular show India’s Got Latent has returned with its second season and is already making waves online. In the first episode, Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who are soon going to be seen in the spy thriller Alpha appeared as guests, and their reactions have become a major talking point. However, the episode also faced heavy criticism due to its dark jokes. One particular remark about Epstein Island has shocked many viewers and sparked debate online. Read on to know all about it.
Samay Raina’s First Ep Ft. Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Sparks Massive Backlash Over Epstein Island Joke
In the episode, comedian Avinash Agarwal did an impression of Donald Trump. During a funny segment, host Samay Raina asked for oil. The Trump character replied by saying they should go to the island because there was plenty of oil there. This was a clear reference to Epstein’s private island. Many people felt the joke was not good. They said it was wrong to make fun of such a serious matter involving crimes against women and children.
Jokes about Epstein Island will never ever be funny, man. This is beyond disgusting. https://t.co/2czFXOazU9
— Thakursab (@Thakuryaarr) June 20, 2026
The episode received mixed reviews from fans. Some liked seeing the celebrity guests, but many others felt it was absurd. A number of people said Samay Raina was not very funny in this episode. They thought he was the least entertaining person on the panel. Some fans who enjoyed the first season said they were disappointed with this one. They advised others to skip it because it had many unfunny moments.
Not just this, many also felt that Samay Raina’s playful jabs at Alia Bhatt and Sharvari seemed scripted and unfunny.
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