The quip occurred during a members-only episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2, where guest panelist Raghav Juyal was promoting his upcoming feature, Bhai Tera Star Hai. The joke quickly gained traction across social media, particularly given that Alia Bhatt and Sharvari were the headline guests on the India's Got Latent 2 premiere episode to promote the film.
How the Exchange Went Down
During the panel interaction, Raghav Juyal repeatedly mentioned the name of his upcoming film, prompting Samay to poke fun at his self-promotion tactics:
Samay: "Kitni baar khud hi batana padega? Kaisa star hai tu?"
(How many times will you have to tell people yourself? What kind of star are you?)
Raghav: "Alia Bhatt ne bhi khud hi bataya tha."
(Alia Bhatt also promoted her own film.)
Samay: "Uski bhi nahi chali fir."
(That didn't work for her film either.)
The quick-witted retort drew loud laughter from the panel and live audience, immediately going viral across clips shared on social media platforms.
The Context Behind the Joke
The playful banter carries an extra layer of irony due to Samay's previous support for the movie:
S2 Premiere Guest: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari kicked off Season 2 of India's Got Latent as inaugural guests to launch the film's promotional campaign.
Theater Takeover: During Alpha's release week, Samay actively backed the film by booking an entire theater screening for his fans and video-calling Alia Bhatt post-show to share audience reactions.
Box Office Standing: Directed by Aditya Rawal, the first female-led installment in the YRF Spy Universe collected an estimated ₹58.62 crore net in India and ~₹98.83 crore to ₹100.16 crore worldwide, falling short of trade expectations against its reported ₹130 crore budget.
Trade Verdict:
Known for his unfiltered observational humor, Samay Raina's quick jab reflects the typical roast style of India's Got Latent. Rather than malice, fan reactions have taken the moment as a classic example of Samay's willingness to poke fun at major industry releases—even those promoted directly on his own show.
