In a fresh blow to comedian Samay Raina, his upcoming shows in Delhi have been canceled. The “Unfiltered” performances, scheduled for March 21 and 23, 2025, at the Talkatora Stadium, were fully booked in advance but have now been called off. The news comes amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Raina’s involvement in the “India’s Got Talent” scandal.
Those who had purchased passes for the event received a message from the official ticketing partner, BookMyShow, stating that the show had been canceled and that refunds would be processed. The message read, “Your Samay Raina Unfiltered – Talkatora Stadium show scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025 (or Sunday, March 23, 2025) at 7:00 PM has been canceled. We regret the inconvenience. We have initiated the refund process… the refund should be reflected within 7 to 10 working days.” However, the organizers have not disclosed the exact reason behind the cancellation, and Raina has yet to comment on the matter.
Show Cancellation and Refund
It’s worth noting that Raina is currently in Canada for his live shows. During one of his recent performances, he addressed the controversy, joking, “There will be many moments in this show where you might think I’m saying something very funny, but then remember Beirscepts, brother… maybe my time is running bad, but remember, friends, I am Samay.”
Controversy and Investigation
Following the backlash, several FIRs were filed against Raina, but due to prior work commitments, he had requested time until March 17, 2025, to record his statement with the authorities. Meanwhile, Raina has removed all episodes of “India’s Got Talent” from his YouTube channel, stating, “Whatever is happening is too much for me. I have removed all ‘India’s Got Talent’ videos from my channel. My sole purpose was to make people laugh and give them a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their investigation is conducted impartially. Thank you.”
As the situation unfolds, fans and followers of Raina are left wondering what’s next for the comedian. With his shows canceled and the controversy showing no signs of dying down, it remains to be seen how Raina will navigate this challenging time in his career.
