Actress Alia Bhatt‘s recent appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent Season 2 has become a talking point online. While many viewers enjoyed seeing Alia and actress Sharvari on the show as they promoted their upcoming film Alpha, comedian Sunil Pal appeared unhappy about the episode and shared a cryptic comment on social media that quickly caught attention.
After the episode aired, Sunil Pal posted a message on his official Facebook page in Hindi that roughly translated to, “Where there are abuses, there is Alia.” The post immediately sparked discussions among fans, with many wondering whether it was directed at Alia Bhatt, Samay Raina, or both. Sunil did not provide any further explanation, leaving social media users guessing about the real reason behind his comment.
The controversy began during the opening episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2. While interacting with a contestant, Samay Raina asked her which toothpaste brand she used. After hearing her answer, he jokingly said that the toothpaste should also be given to Sunil Pal. The audience laughed, and Alia Bhatt was seen smiling at the joke. She also mentioned that she had previously watched an episode featuring Sunil Pal on a comedy show.
Although the moment appeared light hearted, it seems to have brought back memories of the long standing tension between Sunil Pal and Samay Raina. Their disagreement started last year when Sunil openly criticised Samay’s comedy style and objected to the use of explicit language in the first season of India’s Got Latent. In response, Samay later released a stand up special in which he called Sunil insecure and frustrated.
The rivalry has continued through social media posts, interviews, and public comments. Earlier this year, actor Mukesh Khanna also became involved in a separate controversy with Samay Raina. Mukesh had strongly criticised the comedian over his style of humour and comments related to his iconic superhero character Shaktimaan. Despite the criticism, Samay later surprised many people by featuring Mukesh Khanna in an advertising campaign, creating further buzz online.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt is focused on the release of her upcoming action film Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film is part of the popular YRF Spy Universe and features Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan. While the film has generated excitement among fans, Alia’s appearance on Samay Raina’s show has unexpectedly added another layer of discussion around the project.