Alia Bhatt has found herself at the center of online discussions after the premiere episode of Samay Raina's reality show India’s Got Latent Season 2. The actor appeared alongside Sharvari as one of the first celebrity guests on the show. While the episode featured several comedic acts and humorous moments, a joke referencing Jeffrey Epstein’s island sparked controversy online. Many viewers were quick to notice Alia’s reaction, or rather her lack of one, and praised her for not laughing at the remark.
Alia Bhatt’s Reaction On Island Joke On India's Got Latent 2 Goes Viral
The episode featured contestant Avinash Agarwal, who performed a stand-up act while impersonating US President Donald Trump. His act included jokes about global politics, current affairs and Bollywood.
At one point, he said, “You want oil? Come to the island, my friend. There is lot of oil.” The comment was widely interpreted as a reference to Epstein Island. While the audience laughed and host Samay Raina applauded, Alia remained silent and appeared visibly unimpressed.
Alia Bhatt being the only person on the panel not finding the fuckass joke about the epstien island funny. We gotta do something about these “dark humour” bros man. Why tf are you clapping? pic.twitter.com/DT9Wmx6KD2
— Rey (@RaniChatterjeee) June 20, 2026
It only takes a small gesture to reveal a person’s awareness and moral compass. Alia Bhatt, the lone voice on the panel refusing to laugh at a joke about Epstein Island, showed more integrity in that moment than the rest combined pic.twitter.com/wcLYoW9V7D
— r (@bekhayalime) June 20, 2026
Social Media Appreciates Alia’s Response
Alia Bhatt reaction on Epstein Island joke (Image: X/@safeenafirdausi)
Soon after clips from the episode surfaced online, many users highlighted Alia’s reaction. Several viewers felt that jokes related to Epstein Island were inappropriate considering the serious allegations associated with the case.
One user wrote, “Loved how Alia didn’t laugh on a joke made on Epstein Island.” Another commented, “It only takes a small gesture to reveal a person’s awareness and moral compass. Alia Bhatt, the lone voice on the panel refusing to laugh at a joke about Epstein Island, showed more integrity in that moment than the rest combined.”
A third user added, “Can we appreciate Alia Bhatt for not laughing at a serious topic like the Epstein island joke, despite the peer pressure around her?”
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Samay Raina Faces Criticism
While Alia received praise, Samay Raina faced criticism from some viewers for allowing the joke during the show.
One social media user stated,“The Epstein files were never a punchline. Treating them as a joke means trivializing the suffering of countless children who were exploited, abused and denied justice.”
About The Epstein Island
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender accused of abusing underage girls. His private island became the subject of multiple investigations involving serious allegations. Epstein died in jail in 2019, and authorities ruled his death a suicide. The case continues to attract global attention and public scrutiny.