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Samay Raina Addresses Misogynistic Remark on India's Got Latent Amid Pranit More Controversy

Analysed 21 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Samay Raina Addresses Misogynistic Remark on India's Got Latent Amid Pranit More ControversyPreviousNext

During the first episode of India's Got Latent Season 2, host Samay Raina responded to a misogynistic audience remark by humorously dismissing it, earning praise on social media. This reaction was contrasted with criticism of comedian Pranit More, whose recent show sparked controversy over comments implying transactional expectations in dating. Following the backlash, Maharashtra Cyber Police filed cases against Pranit and an audience member, and the National Commission for Women summoned them over allegations of promoting non-consensual behavior.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 40%, Centre 58%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
40%58%2%
Sentiment
52%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 40%● Center 58%● Right 2%

The articles present perspectives focusing on social accountability and gender sensitivity, highlighting public and institutional responses to misogynistic remarks in comedy. They include views praising Samay Raina's corrective approach and criticizing Pranit More's controversial comments, reflecting a broader societal debate on acceptable humor and respect for women without aligning with specific political ideologies.

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

The overall tone is mixed, combining positive reactions to Samay Raina's handling of the situation with negative coverage of Pranit More's remarks and subsequent legal actions. Social media responses show both humor and criticism, while official interventions underscore the seriousness of the controversy, resulting in a balanced sentiment across the articles.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Samay Raina Shuts Down Misogynistic Remark On India's Got Latent; Netizens Tell Pranit More, 'Take Notes'CenterNeutral
hindustantimesSamay Raina shuts down audience member's misogynist joke on India's Got Latent, internet says: 'Pranit More take notes'LeftNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Jun, 04:52 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes21 Jun, 04:52 am
    Samay Raina shuts down audience member's misogynist joke on India's Got Latent, internet says: 'Pranit More take notes'
  2. 2
    news1821 Jun, 05:41 am
    Samay Raina Shuts Down Misogynistic Remark On India's Got Latent; Netizens Tell Pranit More, 'Take Notes'

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest16/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • sexual misconduct

    This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
National Commission for WomenMaharashtra Cyber Police
Enforcement
Maharashtra Cyber Police

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
21 Jun 2026
Key entities
Samay RainaMisogynySocial mediaIndiaInstagramAlia BhattStand-up comedyComedyIndian rupeeComedianStereotypeReddit
Samay Raina Addresses Misogynistic Remark on India's Got Latent Amid Pranit More Controversy