The All Indian Cine Workers’ Associations (AICWA) has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ban the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. AICWA has written a letter demanding strict action against the show’s creators. The association alleges that the content is inappropriate and harmful to the industry. They seek immediate intervention to prevent its circulation.
The popular YouTube show India’s Got Latent gathered millions of views, particularly for an episode featuring well-known figures like Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, and social media influencer Apoorva Makhija.
However, this episode has faced significant disapproval due to certain comments made, leading to its removal from both YouTube and the Latent app.
The All Indian Cine Workers’ Association (AICWA) sent a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, calling for a ban on India’s Got Latent and legal action against its creators.
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In their letter, AICWA stated,
“The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemns the objectionable and offensive content being promoted on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. This show, hosted by Samay Raina and judged by Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Makhija, Jasprit Singh, Ashish, and others, has crossed all ethical and moral boundaries by using extremely derogatory language, including remarks against parents and family values – which is absolutely unacceptable in any civilized society.”
The AICWA outlined several reasons for their demand for immediate action:
- India’s Got Latent has previously used offensive language in multiple episodes, disrespecting Indian culture and values.
- Its influence on youth is dangerous, as it promotes toxic ideas that could have long-term negative consequences.
- The show is seen as a direct attack on Indian social and family values, undermining the moral fabric of society.
- If unchecked, such content could tarnish India’s global image and encourage more creators to propagate similar negativity.
They also suggested specific actions to be taken:
- The YouTube channel India’s Got Latent should be permanently shut down, and all associated individuals should be banned from creating any future YouTube channels.
- YouTube India must be held accountable for permitting such harmful content, with calls for stricter content regulations.
- The government should implement a stringent censorship law for digital content to prevent future incidents.
This case shows the increasing attention on online content and the duty of creators to follow legal and moral rules.
As per the complaint, the offensive content allegedly violates several provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act (IT Act), including:
- Section 296 of BNS – Pertains to obscene acts in public spaces.
- Section 67 of the IT Act – Prohibits the publication and transmission of obscene material in electronic form.
Earlier, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint with Delhi’s Cyber Police against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, stand-up comedian Samay Raina, and others for allegedly making “vulgar references to close family relationships” on a reality show.
The lawyer, Advocate Vineet Jindal, has also urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the show ‘India’s Got Latent’, citing its “vulgar content” and impact on Indian culture.
In India, rules about obscenity in online content, TV shows, and websites come under Section 292 of the IPC, the IT Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women Act. If a show like India’s Got Latent is in trouble for obscene content, it may be because people complained or the authorities took action under these laws.
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