- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 19 May 2026 10:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
India’s Got Latent Season 2 Release: Comedian Samay Raina had earlier officially confirmed that his hit roast-style talent show, India’s Got Latent, is set to return for a second season. The announcement was made during his latest stand-up special, Still Alive, which premiered on YouTube. This announcement has sparked huge excitement among fans.
India's Got Latent first season became an overnight internet sensation, drawing millions of views per episode. It quickly grew into a cultural phenomenon because of its unique and unfiltered format. The return of the show is a major relief for fans. The upcoming season is promised to be bolder, funnier, and packed with even more unusual talent from across India.
Alia Bhatt-Sharvari To Join India's Got Latent Season 2?
Meanwhile, a leaked photo from the sets of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2, has gone viral online. The photo shows Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari sitting on the judging panel alongside popular comedians Aashish Solanki and Balraj Ghai.
While many fans are thrilled about the show's grand return, the leaked image has sparked a massive debate on social media. Many viewers have expressed disappointment over the inclusion of mainstream Bollywood actors. Critics on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) reacting to the viral photo wrote, “Alpha promotion." Another user expressed, “Latent will soon become a film promotion show."
However, not everyone was upset. Some fans are excited to see the digital show gaining mainstream recognition.
Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Controversy
On the other hand, the massive anticipation for India's Got Latent Season 2 comes after a very turbulent year for the show. In February 2025, the show faced severe backlash following a controversial comment made by guest panelist Ranveer Allahbadia. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in multiple FIRs being filed against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and the production team.
Due to legal trouble and intense social media outrage, all existing episodes were completely pulled down from YouTube.
What To Expect From India's Got Latent Season 2?
India's Got Latent Season 2 exact details about the celebrity judges and the official release date are being kept under wraps. Reports suggets that the show will continue to focus on hidden talents and the panel is expected to feature some of the biggest names in the Indian stand-up scene. The production is also getting an upgrade to give the digital series a much larger scale.
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About Alia Bhatt-Sharvari’s Upcoming Movie Alpha
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are appearing together in an upcoming action movie, Alpha. The Bollywood movie is highly anticipated as it is the very first female-led installment in Yash Raj Films’ famous Spy Universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha movie also stars Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, with Bobby Deol expected to play the main villain. Alpha is officially scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on July 10, 2026.