‘Contraceptive for creativity’, comedian Kamra slams Allahbadia for ‘milking’ Latent controversy

Comedian Kunal Kamra has slammed content creator Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing him of repeatedly drawing attention to the controversy surrounding the show, India’s Got Latent, while ignoring the wider damage it caused to the comedy community.

Kamra’s remarks came after Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, posted a reflection on social media about how the episode had affected him personally and professionally. In the post, Allahbadia wrote, “It took me and my team 10 years to build BeerBiceps and The Ranveer Show to where they were. And in one incident, a large part of it was shaken.”

He added that the experience reminded him of a verse by poet Kabir: “A simple reminder that growth takes time, and so does rebuilding.”

Kamra, however, responded with strong words, arguing that the fallout went far beyond Allahbadia’s brand image. “30+ artists including me were summoned by authorities for being on Latent. The whole comedy fraternity took a hit because of how stupid you’re,” he wrote.

According to Kamra, the repercussions were severe, “Shows were cancelled, venues pulled out, judgments made, the pathetic shadow of your stupidity still continues to make lives of funny comedians difficult. You didn’t even care to understand that side.”

Escalating the criticism further, Kamra accused Allahbadia of projecting a false image of humility. “Stop pretending to be the nice guy you’re not. Take your cheque’s, lower your gaze & be very ashamed,” he said. In another remark, he added, “You’re a contraceptive for creativity, stop milking this & go back to what you do best which is being a hurdle for upward social change while Fraud Casting & clout chasing…”

Background to the controversy

The dispute dates back to 2025, when Ranveer Allahbadia appeared on India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina. During the episode, Allahbadia posed a sexually explicit hypothetical question involving parents, sparking a wave of online criticism.

Although the episode was removed, clips continued to circulate widely, fuelling outrage on social media and triggering multiple police complaints. The situation soon expanded beyond digital debate, with more than 30 creators and comedians associated with the show being summoned by authorities. The National Commission for Women also intervened in the matter.

Kamra’s comments suggest that the consequences have been long-lasting. Performances were reportedly cancelled, venues withdrew support, and many in the comedy community continue to face professional setbacks linked to the controversy.

As the exchange between Kamra and Allahbadia intensifies, the episode has resurfaced debates around accountability, platform responsibility, and the vulnerability of performers in the age of virality.