Social media influencer and actress Kusha Kapila has once again grabbed headlines after hinting that she may reveal jokes made about her by comedian Samay Raina.
During a recent interaction, Kusha said that many meme pages have been creating their own narratives around the issue, adding that they should “wait” until she decides to speak.
Her statement has reignited discussions around her fallout with Samay and the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent.
‘Wait till I tell you what was said’
Kusha’s latest remarks came after she was asked about Samay Raina’s roast jokes. Without revealing details, she suggested that people had only heard one side of the story and that the reality was very different. She also warned meme pages against jumping to conclusions, saying they should wait until she shares her version.
She has frequently spoken out against online trolling and cyberbullying.
Although she did not disclose what was said during the roast, her comments have sparked fresh speculation online.
How the fallout with Samay began
The friction between Kusha and Samay dates back to India’s Got Latent. During one of the show’s roast segments, several jokes were allegedly directed at Kusha. While the comedian never publicly detailed what upset her, she later distanced herself from Samay.
Samay won Comicstaan Season 2 in 2019 along with comedian Aakash Gupta.
In recent months, AI-generated images falsely suggesting that the two had reconciled also went viral, forcing Kusha to issue a clarification that she had ‘no connection’ with him and urging people to stop spreading misinformation
Divorce made Kusha the target of trolls
Kusha has often found herself at the center of online trolling. In June 2023, she announced her separation from her husband, Zorawar Singh Ahluwaia, after 6 years of marriage.
Kusha has over 4 million followers on Instagram.
Soon after, she was subjected to personal attacks and baseless rumours linking her with several celebrities. The actress repeatedly appealed against attacks and baseless rumours linking her with several celebrities. The actress repeatedly appealed to people to respect her privacy and avoid dragging others into false narratives.
Weight-loss transformation also sparked debate
Apart from her personal life, Kusha has frequently been criticised for her physical transformation. After losing weight, she faced accusations of promoting unrealistic beauty standards despite previously advocating body positivity.
Kusha Kapila first gained popularity through her viral social media character Billi Maasi.
The actress has consistently maintained that her fitness journey was a personal decision and should not be viewed as a contradiction of her earlier message about self-acceptance.
Samay Raina has faced several controversies
Samay Raina has also been no stranger to controversy. In 2022, he faced backlash over an abortion-related joke on social media. His YouTube show India’s Got Latent later attracted criticism over jokes targeting mental health, regional communities, and other sensitive issues.
He belongs to a Kashmiri Pandit family.
The biggest controversy erupted in 2025 after guest Ranveer Allahbadia made an obscene remark on the show, leading to multiple police complaints, FIRs and the removal of all episodes from YouTube.
Samay later paused the show before making his comeback with the stand-up special Still Alive.
