Anupam Mittal Reacts To ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy: ‘Summon YouTube Too, Not Just Ranveer & Apoorva’
Amid the ongoing India's Got Latent debate, Shark Tank India judge and entrepreneur Anupam Mittal weighed in on the matter through a detailed post.
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s obscene remarks on India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, has ignited widespread outrage, leading to multiple FIRs. However, the aggressive legal action against both Ranveer and Samay has divided public opinion.
Amid the ongoing debate, Shark Tank India judge and entrepreneur Anupam Mittal weighed in on the matter through a detailed LinkedIn post, urging that YouTube should also be held accountable for its role in amplifying such content.
Anupam Mittal on Ranveer Allahbadia controversy
Calling Ranveer’s remarks “totally unacceptable in any civilised society,” Anupam wrote, “Summon YouTube to the High Court too, why just Ranveer and Apoorva? See, what happened was messy, crass, and undeniably wrong. The statements & language used are totally unacceptable in any civilised society. But before we get all sanskari & load up our guns, let’s understand what the real issue is. India’s Got Latent wasn’t some Satyamev Jayate ka lost episode; it was always about insults, vulgarity, irreverence & shock. Like it or hate it, that was the show.”
He further elaborated, “So, when the host & guests cross the line, can we get scandalised? That’s literally the algorithmic jackpot from their perspective. The reality is, that this isn’t about a few individuals but a broader social media phenomenon whose survival depends on increasing outrage. When one extreme becomes the norm, what does the algorithm do? Promotes the next level of obscenity."
"YouTube, Instagram, and digital media platforms dangle virality like prasad, watch creators chase, and then step back when the fire starts. Ranveer and Apoorva messed up, really bad, and apologised. Shouldn’t we move our attention to the bigger issue?”
Anupam also emphasised that platforms like YouTube and Instagram should be held responsible for the kind of content they promote. “Are our laws actually protecting young minds from explicit content? Why aren’t we holding platforms accountable for what they serve up? How is it that kids can still access far worse content with zero guardrails?” he questioned.
Citing his personal experience, he noted, “YT is the worst of all offenders. For eg, although I have parental controls set up for my 7 yr old, I am shocked at the age-inappropriate content that YT keeps serving up. I personally think Ranveer, Apoorva, Samay et al are actually victims caught in an endless cycle of provocation for their relevance & survival. The real culprits are ‘Big-tech’ who take cover under digital intermediary laws that allow them to flout all responsibility & accountability. Imagine a newspaper or a TV channel publishing the type of content that these platforms carry with total impunity. It would lead to a mutiny,” he concluded.
Anupam Mittal is currently a judge on Shark Tank India Season 4.
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