India’s Got Latent row: ‘Simply not acceptable’, says NCW after Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija issue apology

A day earlier, Allahbadia, Mukhija, show producers Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari appeared before the NCW in Delhi, wherein  the two YouTubers were quizzed for hours.

“Four people appeared before the commission — Tushar Poojari, Saurabh Bothra, Apoorva Mukhija and Ranveer Allahbadia. The commission will not accept the use of inappropriate language. Such remarks are simply not acceptable,” the NCW chief said.

Rahatkar added that the individuals expressed regret over their remarks.

“Keeping the social impact in mind, they were issued notices. They came before the commission and expressed deep regret. They said they should not have spoken in such a manner and have now submitted ‘maafinama’ (written apology),” the official said.

According to reports, Allahbadia, in particular, assured the NCW that he would be more mindful in the future. “This is the first and last time such a mistake has happened. From now on, I will think carefully and speak with respect toward women,” he reportedly told the panel, PTI quoted.

The NCW took cognisance of the remarks made by Allahbadia, Mukhija and others on comic Samay Raina’s show that sparked outrage across the country last month.

Several FIRs were lodged against Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, for his comments on parents and sex.

Allowing him to resume airing his podcast, The Ranveer Show, the Supreme Court early this week extended the interim protection granted to Allahbadia against arrest in multiple FIRs filed in Maharashtra and Assam.

The top court, however, placed the condition that Allahbadia must ensure that his podcast adheres to moral and decency standards, making it suitable for audiences of all ages. Justice Surya Kant, meanwhile, remarked, “Using filthy language is not talent,” drawing a clear line between humor and obscenity.