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Alia Bhatt Reveals She ‘Forgot Raha Was Sleeping’ While Watching Samay Raina’s Latent, Says She Was Laughing Out Loud
The actress opened up about her hilarious experience watching Samay Raina’s viral show during a flight and also praised his stand-up special as “pure art”.
Alia Bhatt’s Honest Confession About Watching Samay Raina’s Viral Show Wins Hearts
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has shared a candid and amusing anecdote about watching comedian Samay Raina’s hit show India’s Got Latent, revealing that she laughed so hard that she completely forgot her daughter Raha was sleeping beside her.
The actress recently appeared in the first episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 alongside actress Sharvari as part of the promotional campaign for their upcoming film Alpha. The episode has already become a massive online success, garnering millions of views and sparking widespread discussions across social media platforms.
During a behind-the-scenes interaction from the show, Alia recalled the first time she watched Latent. According to the actress, the experience was so entertaining that she could not control her laughter, despite being on a flight.
“I have only watched Latent on my flight. You sent me that episode, which I watched; I was laughing loudly and not realising Raha was sleeping next to me. I had my headphones on and was probably disturbing everybody around me,” she shared with a smile.
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Alia Calls Samay Raina’s Comedy Special ‘Pure Art’
Apart from praising India’s Got Latent, Alia also spoke highly of Samay Raina’s stand-up special Still Alive, describing it as “pure art.”
Curious about the creative process behind the performance, the actress asked Samay how the special was filmed and whether the version audiences watched had already been performed multiple times.
In response, the comedian revealed that he had performed the show nearly 200 times before the final version was released.
Samay Raina Opens Up About Emotional Moments on Stage
The conversation also touched upon the emotional portions of Samay’s set. When Alia asked how he managed to deliver deeply personal moments repeatedly, the comedian offered an honest glimpse into his process.
Samay explained that while most of the special was carefully written and rehearsed, one particular emotional segment was never scripted. Instead, he would mentally transport himself back to a specific memory whenever he performed it on stage.
The comedian admitted that revisiting those emotions often brought him to tears during performances, making each rendition feel genuine and deeply personal.
India’s Got Latent Season 2 Continues to Build Buzz
Following the overwhelming response to its premiere episode, India’s Got Latent Season 2 has emerged as one of the most talked-about digital entertainment shows in the country.
The new season is set to release fresh episodes every week, with viewers able to watch them simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix. The strong start has only increased anticipation among fans, who are eager to see what surprises the upcoming episodes have in store.
With celebrities like Alia Bhatt openly praising the show and sharing their own viewing experiences, the buzz around Samay Raina’s unique comedy format continues to grow stronger.
