A controversial episode of the comedy present India’s Obtained Latent has been faraway from YouTube by authorities order following what the ministry known as “obscene” jokes made by content material creator Ranveer Allahbaida (also called “Beer Biceps”).
Kanchan Gupta, the senior advisor at India’s Ministry of Info and Broadcasting confirmed as a lot in an X put up, writing “The India Has Latent episode on @YouTube with obscene and perverse feedback by Ranveer Allahbadia has been blocked following Authorities of India orders.” A black display screen will present with the error message “video unavailable” in the event you attempt to watch it now.
A sexual joke prompted the deletion
Allahbadia was featured on bonus episode 6 of India’s Obtained Latent, and a clip of a “would you reasonably” query he requested went viral quickly after. He requested a contestant a distasteful however widespread query on this type of sport, “Would you reasonably watch your dad and mom have intercourse on daily basis or be a part of them as soon as to complete it as soon as and for all?”
In accordance with Occasions of India, the comment prompted nationwide debate, with folks outraged by what he stated. The Nationwide Human Rights Fee (NHRC) additionally stepped in, urging YouTube to take away the video. ANI additionally reported that Priyank Kanoongo of the NHRC wrote to the platform’s head of public coverage, Mira Chatt, asking that YouTube take “pressing motion.” A report concerning the clip was additionally allegedly filed with the related police authorities.
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia controversy | NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo writes to Mira Chatt, Head Public Coverage, YouTube, directing “to take pressing motion to take away the involved episode/movies from YouTube. Previous to the removing of such content material, you might be additionally required to submit… pic.twitter.com/fxZbHzPo7i
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2025
Since then, all movies of the present have been banished from the channel. The Indian authorities has a low tolerance for what is taken into account vulgar, evidenced by the swift motion taken. The incident has sparked debate about whether or not comedy tradition has gone awry, or whether or not the federal government goes too far in its efforts to reduce content material that could be perceived as obscene.
In a 2020 article, titled Obscenity or Absurdity: The Unclear Legal guidelines in India, printed within the Haryana Police Journal, Aashia Jindal and Sanket Gupta write, “The Structure of India has, on one hand, supplied the liberty of speech and expression to its residents whereas on the identical time, IPC and different statues mentioned inside the article have curtailed this freedom by penalizing these expressions which come inside the ambits of the time period ‘Obscene.’”
What occurred subsequent?
I shouldn’t have stated what I stated on India’s obtained latent. I’m sorry. pic.twitter.com/BaLEx5J0kd
— Ranveer Allahbadia (@BeerBicepsGuy) February 10, 2025
It’s unclear if the video was eliminated by YouTube or the account’s administrator, however the takedown is extra symbolic than significant at this level, because the clip has already been shared on the web past the purpose of tried censorship. Doubtless below stress to take action, Allahbadi apologized in a video on X.
He admitted that comedy is his not forte, saying, “My remark wasn’t acceptable. It wasn’t even humorous.” He added, “Lots of you requested if that is how I needed to make use of my platform and clearly this isn’t how I want to use it. I’m not going to offer any context, justification, or cause.”
“I personally had a lapse in judgment. It wasn’t cool on my half. The podcast was watched by folks
of all ages. Don’t wish to be the type of individual that takes duty calmly and household is the final
factor I might ever disrespect.”
He additionally stated, “Want to make use of this platform higher. That’s been my studying from this entire
expertise. I promise to simply get higher. Have requested the makers of the video to take away the insensitive sections from the video.”
Who’s Ranveer Allahbadia?
Allahbadia is a well-liked podcaster (he claims to have India’s primary top-ranked podcast) and YouTuber who covers a number of matters together with wellness, self-development, and life-style. He generally seems on related exhibits, too.
“India has near a billion web customers. Fairly positive my fairly face has reached most of them. 9+ years in content material. 850+ podcasts. 31+ years of [tomfoolery],” reads his X bio. He’s not identified for comedy content material, saying himself it’s not his “forte.” One thing tells us he’ll be staying away from it sooner or later, too.
