Amidst the ongoing controversy regarding his comments on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, a video featuring podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia breaking down over his “loss of work” has gone viral on social media. The clip shows the BeerBiceps creator, visibly emotional, saying, “I just feel I am guilty.” This video is being widely circulated, with many interpreting it as Ranveer’s response to the obscene jokes he made on India’s Got Latent, which have put him in legal trouble.
In the emotional video, Ranveer, who appears teary-eyed, expresses regret, stating, “Mujhe isliye bura lag raha hai kyunki sab kaam band ho gaya (I feel bad because all the work has stopped). I just feel I am guilty. Poori team ko aise expose kar diya. Meri wajah se poora kaam band ho gaya hai (I exposed the entire team. Because of me, all the work has stopped).” While many on social media are linking this video to his current legal issues, it is important to note that this video is not new. In fact, it is an old clip that Ranveer had shared three years ago when he tested positive for COVID-19. The video, which runs for eight minutes, starts with Ranveer informing his followers about testing positive for the virus, stating, “Hi guys, I just tested positive for Covid.”
The controversy that led to the recent media frenzy started with Ranveer Allahbadia’s crude joke on India’s Got Latent, where he made a distasteful comment about “sex with parents” during an episode of the show hosted by Samay Raina. The comment was widely criticized for being crass and irresponsible, with many expressing outrage on social media. The fallout was swift, as YouTube India removed the episode following a directive from the Indian government.
In response to the backlash, Ranveer posted a video on Monday where he publicly admitted his mistake and issued an apology. The podcaster, speaking candidly, acknowledged the severity of his comment, saying, “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte. I’m just here to say sorry.” He went on to say, “Many of you asked if this is how I wish to use my platform, and, obviously, this is not how I wish to use it. I’m not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened.”
Ranveer continued with an apology to his audience, emphasizing that it was a lapse in his judgment. He expressed regret for the incident, stating, “I personally had a lapse in judgment. It wasn’t cool on my part. The podcast is watched by people of all ages. I don’t want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly, and family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect.”
I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s got latent. I’m sorry. pic.twitter.com/BaLEx5J0kd
— Ranveer Allahbadia (@BeerBicepsGuy) February 10, 2025
Taking full accountability, he added, “I need to use this platform better—that’s been my learning from this whole experience. I promise to just get better. I’ve asked the makers of the video to remove the insensitive sections from the video, and all I can say in the end is I’m sorry. I hope you can forgive me as a human being.”
Despite his apology, the legal repercussions of his comments have continued to escalate. Several FIRs (First Information Reports) and summons have been filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and Apoorva Makhija, who were also part of the controversial episode. The legal action underscores the seriousness of the issue, as the incident continues to be scrutinized by both the public and the authorities.
The controversy has highlighted the growing scrutiny of content creators and influencers, especially given their large, diverse audience. In the wake of the incident, Ranveer’s apology marks an attempt to take responsibility and ensure that such a lapse in judgment does not happen again, but it also serves as a reminder of the power and responsibility that comes with using social media platforms.