Amid the ongoing row over his controversial remark at comic Samay Raina's India's Got Latent, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia submitted written apologies to the National Commission for Women (NCW) along with content creator and social media personality Apoorva Mukhija on Friday.
'India's Got Latent' Row: Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija Submit Apology Letter To NCW Over Objectionable Remarks
In February, massive outrage was sparked over a remark by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in an episode of Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent, where he made an appearance as a judge and made remarks on parents having sex.
Allahbadia, Mukhija, and two show producers Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari appeared before the NCW on Thursday where they were quizzed for hours.
According to a report by India Today, Allahbadia assured NCW that he would be more mindful in the future. "This is the first and last time such a mistake has happened. From now on, I will think carefully and speak with respect toward women," he reportedly told.
However, the legal trouble still continues for Allahbadia. After appearing before the NCW panel, he traveled to Guwahati to record his statement with the Crime Branch as an FIR was registered against him by the Guwahati Police over his controversial remarks.
What Did NCW say?
Addressing a press conference on Friday, NCW panel chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar asserted that their comments on the online show were "simply not acceptable" and the NCW will not accept the use of inappropriate language.
"Four people appeared before the commission -- Tushar Poojari, Saurabh Bothra, Apoorva Mukhija and Ranveer Allahbadia. The commission will not accept the use of inappropriate language. Such remarks are simply not acceptable," the NCW chief said in response to a question.
Rahatkar said the individuals expressed regret over their remarks.
"Keeping the social impact in mind, they were issued notices. They came before the commission and expressed deep regret. They said they should not have spoken in such a manner and have now submitted 'maafinama' (written apology)," she said.
What Is The Row About?
In February, a massive outrage was sparked over a remark by Allahbadia in an episode of Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent, where he made an appearance as a judge alongside Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Mukhija.
What angered people was Allahbadia's question to a contestant asking "Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?"
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FIRs, SC Hearing: The Legal Trouble
Following the outrage, several FIRs were lodged against him. However, taking cognisance of the development, the Supreme Court granted him interim protection from arrest but termed his remarks "vulgar" and said he had a "dirty mind" that shamed society.
The apex court stated, "We don't want any regulatory regime that leads to censorship, but at the same time, there must be some control over such content."
However, the top court also allowed Allahbadia to continue airing his YouTube show, The Ranveer Show, under the compulsion that it must adhere to norms of "morality and decency."
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