Reality show India’s Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, is facing legal scrutiny after contestant Jessy Nabam made controversial remarks regarding dog meat consumption in Arunachal Pradesh.
During a members-only episode, Samay Raina asked Jessy Nabam if she had ever eaten dog meat. She responded, claiming that some people in Arunachal Pradesh consume it, though she had never personally tried it.
She added, "I know because my friends eat it. They even eat their pets at times." The statement shocked the panel, with comedian Balraj Singh Ghai questioning its authenticity.
Backlash & legal action
An FIR has been filed against Jessy Nabam by Armaan Ram Welly Bakha, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh. The complaint, lodged at Itanagar Police Station on January 31, 2025, accuses her of making derogatory remarks about the indigenous community. The complainant has demanded swift action to prevent such statements in the future.
What’s next?
The legal proceedings against Nabam could impact India’s Got Latent, and it remains to be seen whether the show will address the controversy. Neither Samay Raina nor the show's producers have commented on the matter yet.
