Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2 has landed in fresh controversy after a complaint was reportedly filed against casting director Mukesh Chhabra and Netflix India over allegedly inappropriate and sexually suggestive language used during an episode.The complaint was filed by Anurag Shrivastav, who said he watched the episode on Netflix from his hotel room in Mumbai on the evening of September 22, 2026. The episode featured actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, actor and YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, Mukesh Chhabra, stand-up comedian Kaustubh Agarwal and host Samay Raina.Key HighlightsA complaint has reportedly been filed against Mukesh Chhabra and Netflix India.The complaint concerns allegedly inappropriate language in India’s Got Latent Season 2.Complainant Anurag Shrivastav has sought an investigation.The episode featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhuvan Bam, Mukesh Chhabra and Kaustubh Agarwal.The complaint questions the content approval process followed before the episode was streamed.The complaint itself says the alleged remark, speaker, context and timestamp require verification.The latest controversy comes after India’s Got Latent faced major legal scrutiny during its first season.What Is the Latest India’s Got Latent 2 Controversy?According to reports, Anurag Shrivastav filed a complaint after watching a recent episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 on Netflix.The complainant alleged that an inappropriate statement was made during the episode in which Mukesh Chhabra appeared as a panel member. He described the language as objectionable and sexually suggestive and requested an investigation into the matter.However, the complaint does not establish that the alleged statement was made exactly as claimed. It specifically acknowledges that the authenticity of the statement, identity of the speaker, full context and exact timestamp need to be verified from the original and unedited recording.Who Was Featured in the Episode?The episode at the centre of the complaint featured several well-known names from the entertainment and digital space.The panel and guests included actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhuvan Bam, casting director Mukesh Chhabra and comedian Kaustubh Agarwal, with Samay Raina hosting the show.The episode had already attracted attention because of the interactions and jokes involving the guests. Reports also covered jokes involving Chhabra and his personal life before the complaint was reported.Who Is Mukesh Chhabra?Mukesh Chhabra is an Indian casting director who has also worked as an actor and filmmaker. He is known for casting several major Hindi films and has appeared as a guest or panel member on entertainment programmes.His appearance on India’s Got Latent Season 2 alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhuvan Bam and Kaustubh Agarwal became a talking point even before the latest complaint.Why Was Netflix India Named in the Complaint?The complaint also raises questions about Netflix India’s role in approving and streaming the episode.According to reports, Shrivastav has sought an investigation into how the allegedly objectionable content was cleared for streaming. The complaint also reportedly questioned the role of Netflix India content chief Monika Shergill in the content approval process.These are allegations and requests contained in the complaint and do not mean that Netflix or the individuals named have been found responsible for any violation.India’s Got Latent Season 2 and Earlier ControversiesThis is not the first controversy associated with India’s Got Latent.During Season 1, an episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia led to widespread backlash over remarks made during the show. The controversy resulted in legal scrutiny, and the first season was subsequently removed from Samay Raina’s YouTube channel.Season 2 returned with new episodes and has again attracted attention because of its unfiltered comedy and interactions between Samay Raina and celebrity guests.The latest complaint is separate from the earlier case and concerns allegations surrounding the recent Season 2 episode.What Happens Next?At present, the complaint is the basis for the allegations being reported. There is no indication in the available reports that the claims have been conclusively established.The complainant has requested verification of the alleged remarks and an investigation into the circumstances under which the episode was cleared for streaming.The exact context of the disputed statement will therefore be important in determining what happened during the episode.
