The danger of a digital censor board
Ranveer Allahbadia. Photo: Special Arrangement
There is a moral panic over a show called India’s Got Latent. Much of the furore centres around some crude remarks made by a YouTuber, Ranveer Allahbadia. His remarks have been condemned by Chief Ministers, a Parliamentary Standing Committee, and even the Supreme Court.On India’s Got Latent, which was conceptualised and hosted by comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina, judges attempt to critique the “latent” talents of aspiring performers. Dank humour defines the show. Both Mr. Allahbadia and Mr. Raina enjoy immense popularity as YouTubers, especially with young people. Mr. Raina is a rising sensation who shared the KBC stage with Amitabh Bachchan and Mr. Allahbadia was extolled by the Prime Minister himself as...