Samay Raina Returns Strong with Global Tour After Controversy

Comedian Samay Raina has officially announced his comeback on social media; this time, it’s loud, clear, and global. After months of staying away from the Instagram grid, Samay has posted a new video that addresses his recent challenges and reveals something big: an international comedy tour. This is his first main feed post after the India’s Got Latent controversy erupted in February 2025. While he had earlier spoken about the issue briefly on Instagram Stories, this post marks his proper return.

A Post That Speaks Louder Than Rumours

The video shared by Samay is more than just a promotion; it tells a story. It starts with a voiceover from the judicial recordings that reflects the online criticism he received. A line from the voice says:

People who buy tickets to listen to all this stuff, they buy tickets and they go to these shows and they sit and listen and they clap for this, whatever this is. I do not know if these are even jokes.

The video shifts into a montage of Samay’s recent tour, Unfiltered by Samay Raina, covering major US and Canadian cities. Cities like Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Newark, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, and Kitchener saw houseful crowds enjoying his live comedy.

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A Moment To Cherish: The Parents’ Call

One emotional and heartwarming moment in the video stood out. During a stage performance, Samay receives a video call from his parents. When they ask where he is and who he is with, Samay flips the camera around to show a full audience cheering and clapping for him. It’s a simple move, but it became a strong reply to the critics and trolls when it was published.

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What About the Global Comedy Tour?

Samay Raina is going international again, with a fresh lineup of shows across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. This is a major step in his journey as a comedian, especially after facing India’s Got Latent online backlash earlier this year.

Support Pours In From Fellow Artists

Samay’s post has received a lot of love from fellow creators and public figures. Rapper Badshah commented, “Baawe,” showing his support. Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, who also found herself in the same controversy, dropped a bold one-word comment: “LEGEND.”

Even Balraj Singh Ghai, a panellist on India’s Got Talent, chimed in with a heartfelt comment: “Bro’s success is my success. Love you mere Bhai.”

The Calm After the Storm: Samay Raina Is Back

Despite the noise and negativity, Samay Raina responded not with anger or debate, but with laughter, packed shows, and global tickets. He says the stage is where he belongs, and he’s not leaving it anytime soon.