When comedian Samay Raina takes the stage, no one is safe from his brutal, unfiltered roasts—not even Bollywood A-listers! Just weeks after Alia Bhatt appeared on the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 to heavily promote her highly anticipated YRF Spy Universe film, Alpha, she has unexpectedly become the punchline in the show’s latest viral episode.
A brand-new video clip from a special bonus episode of the hit YouTube reality comedy show has taken social media by storm. Featuring a star-studded panel, the clip shows Samay Raina and actor-dancer Raghav Juyal taking a direct, witty dig at the underwhelming box office performance of Alia Bhatt’s recent release.
If you missed the meme-fest on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) today, here is a complete breakdown of what actually went down on the panel!
The Bonus Episode and the Star-Studded Panel
The drama unfolded during a special “members-only” bonus episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2, which Samay Raina released exclusively for his YouTube channel subscribers on Monday. Unlike the regular episodes that stream simultaneously on Netflix, this unfiltered cut featured an elite comedy and entertainment panel comprising Raghav Juyal, Munawar Faruqui, Niharika NM, and Rohan Joshi.
The banter started when Raghav Juyal, known for his own quick wit, began aggressively promoting his upcoming film, Bhai Tera Star Hai (which notably marks digital creator Niharika NM’s Hindi film debut).
Raghav repeatedly told the audience, “Meri film aa rahi hai, Bhai Tera Star Hai bahut…” (My film is coming out…).
The Viral Roast: “Uski Bhi Nahi Chali”
Noticing Raghav’s constant self-promotion, host Samay Raina instantly interrupted him and dropped a hilarious one-liner: “Kitni baar khud hi batana padega dost? Kaisa star hai tu?” (How many times do you have to tell people yourself, my friend? What kind of a star are you?).
Not one to back down, Raghav fired back with a clever callback to Alia Bhatt’s appearance on the very same stage a few weeks prior. He replied, “Koi nahi, Alia Bhatt ne bhi khud hi bataya tha.” (It’s okay, Alia Bhatt also had to tell people herself.)
Never letting a joke end there, Samay seized the moment and delivered the ultimate punchline that left the entire crowd and the panel in splits. Referring to Alia’s latest film, Samay quipped: “Uski bhi nahi chali thi” (Hers didn’t work either!).
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Alpha’s Modest Box Office Run
Samay’s brutal punchline was a direct reference to Alpha, the Yash Raj Films spy thriller starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, which released on July 3, 2026.
Despite a massive promotional tour (including Alia’s appearance on India’s Got Latent) and high expectations, the film surprisingly underperformed at the box office. Nearing the end of its theatrical run, Alpha grossed approximately Rs 98 crore worldwide (with Rs 59 crore net domestically), falling short of the coveted Rs 100 crore global milestone. Compared to previous massive heavy-hitters in the YRF spy universe like Pathaan or War, Alpha experienced a rather modest run.
While Bollywood stars are usually shielded from direct industry jokes, Samay Raina’s fearless and unapologetic comedy format continues to prove why India’s Got Latent is currently the hottest property in the Indian digital entertainment space!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What did Samay Raina say about Alia Bhatt?
During a members-only bonus episode of India’s Got Latent 2, actor Raghav Juyal mentioned that Alia Bhatt also heavily promoted her own film on the show. Samay Raina immediately roasted the box office failure of her film by replying, “Uski bhi nahi chali” (Hers didn’t work either).
2. Is Alpha a hit or a flop?
Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, had a modest box office run. It grossed around Rs 98 crore worldwide, failing to cross the Rs 100 crore mark, making it an underperformer compared to other massive films in the YRF Spy Universe.
3. Where can I watch the Raghav Juyal and Munawar Faruqui episode of India’s Got Latent?
The special bonus episode featuring Raghav Juyal, Munawar Faruqui, Niharika NM, and Rohan Joshi is available exclusively in the “Members Only” section of Samay Raina’s official YouTube channel.
4. Which movie was Raghav Juyal promoting on India’s Got Latent?
Raghav Juyal was promoting his upcoming Bollywood comedy film, Bhai Tera Star Hai, which also marks the Hindi theatrical debut of popular digital creator Niharika NM.
