India's Got Latent Season 2, Episode 1 - Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Roast
India’s Got Latent Season 2 has officially returned, and episode 1 delivers a star-studded, roast-heavy premiere featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh promoting their film Alpha. Hosted by stand-up comedian Samay Raina, the episode also includes regular panelists Ashish Solanki and Balraj Singh Ghai, who join the chaos to hilariously critique India’s “latent talents” through sharp wit and unfiltered banter.
The premiere marks a significant moment for the show, which was banned last year after guest Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks triggered a massive public uproar. Season 2 now airs simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube, Netflix offering an ad-free experience while YouTube includes commercials.
The viral photo of Alia and Sharvari on the sets had sparked widespread speculation about the show’s return, which Samay confirmed via Instagram.
Alia Bhatt Gets Brutally Roasted
The episode’s standout moment came when Samay Raina launched a brutal roast on Alia Bhatt, calling her appearance on the show the "lowest point of her career" and mocking her film Jigra:
Samay said he regretted watching Jigra
He joked about Cannes and old viral clips involving Alia
When Samay called it the “lowest point,” Alia responded with “I’m regretting”, to which Samay instantly fired back: “Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekhke” (“I also regretted watching Jigra”)
Alia took the roast like a pro, delivering epic comebacks with sharp comic timing that left both her and Sharvari laughing uncontrollably. Samay later praised both actresses for being “chill and fun” on the panel.
Sharvari also faced light-hearted teasing during the show, though the roast focused primarily on Alia. Regular panelists Ashish Solanki and Balraj Singh Ghai contributed to the chaotic energy, joining Samay in critiquing various “latent talents” across India through improvised jokes and playful banter.
Many fans noted the humor feels toned down compared to Season 1’s unhinged, unpredictable chaos. However, others appreciated that the show proved humor doesn’t need to be vulgar to be entertaining.
Episode 1 is significant not just for its comedy but for normalizing the show’s return after its ban. The presence of A-list Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt signals mainstream acceptance, while Samay’s sharp roasting style maintains the show’s signature edge, just in a more controlled, promotion-friendly format.
The one-hour episode is packed with amusing jokes, playful roasts, and the chaotic energy that defined the original season, albeit in a more polished package.
Where to Watch:
Both platforms released the episode simultaneously on Saturday evening.
