Samay Raina Amitabh Bachchan Controversy: Abhishek Bachchan Breaks Silence

Rakhi Sawant Slams Samay Raina For Disrespecting Amitabh Bachchan’s Legacy

Mumbai — The Bachchan family is once again at the centre of a social media storm after comedian Samay Raina’s bold roast of the legendary Amitabh Bachchan went viral, forcing a rare response from Abhishek Bachchan and a fiery warning from Rakhi Sawant this Wednesday.

The controversy, which has been brewing since the release of Raina’s latest stand-up special, Still Alive, reached a boiling point today as industry insiders and Stan Twitter began taking sides in what many are calling the most disrespectful celebrity roast of the year.

The Joke That Set the Internet on Fire

The drama revolves around a specific segment in Samay Raina’s new set where he revisits his 2025 appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Raina admitted that while sitting on the hot seat across from the Sarkar actor, he had to suppress several wild thoughts to maintain a clean image on national television.

However, in his unfiltered stand-up environment, he finally dropped the punchline he had been holding back.

Referring to Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic role as the face of India’s polio awareness campaigns, Samay quipped about why the actor could not help his own son stand on his feet despite doing so many polio ads.

The joke, clearly aimed at Abhishek Bachchan’s career, immediately went viral, sparking a massive debate about the boundaries of Indian comedy. While the comedian’s hardcore fans are hailing it as a fearless move, the legacy-loving side of the internet is absolutely livid. This is not just a joke anymore; it is a full-blown culture war between the edgy YouTube scene and the traditional Bollywood establishment.

Abhishek Bachchan Breaks His Silence

While the Bachchan family usually ignores social media trolls, the sheer scale of this viral clip forced a reaction.

Abhishek Bachchan finally addressed the issue, stating that while he and his family have always appreciated Raina as an artist, there is a very clear line between comedy and disrespect. Junior Bachchan reportedly added that the family had expected the comedian to learn from his previous brushes with controversy.

Despite the calm wording, the underlying tension is palpable. Sources suggest the family is particularly unhappy because the joke targets a health campaign that helped millions. But let’s be real—is this really about the polio ads, or is it about the constant, nagging comparison between Abhishek and his father that has haunted him for decades?

The industry is asking: when does a roast stop being funny and start being a personal attack?

Rakhi Sawant and Ajaz Khan Enter the Chat

Never one to miss a moment in the spotlight, Rakhi Sawant has jumped into the fray with her usual explosive energy.

The actress, who has worked with the comedian before, was seen hitting out at Samay during a recent interaction with photographers.

Rakhi made it clear that she respects the Bachchan family immensely and warned Raina against speaking disrespectfully about the Mahanayak of Indian cinema. She specifically mentioned that Abhishek is a favourite of hers and that attacking a senior figure like Amitabh is simply not on.

Adding to the heat, actor Ajaz Khan also lashed out, issuing what sounds like an open threat to the comedian. Khan questioned Raina’s upbringing, asking if he speaks to his own parents in such a manner.

He even warned Samay to stay out of his sight, claiming that many fans of Bachchan Sahab are currently looking for him.

A Cryptic Note from the Big B

In the middle of this chaotic timeline, Amitabh Bachchan himself shared a cryptic blog post on April 11, mentioning the storm of the internet and the anxiety it brings.

While he did not name the comedian, he wrote about the difficulty of assessing what the real deal is when information travels at the press of a button rather than the think button of the brain.

This nostalgia-heavy note seems to suggest that the veteran actor is well aware of the digital noise but prefers to stay above the petty back-and-forth of YouTube roasts.

What is Next for Samay Raina?

As per reports from Samaa TV and Bollywood Bubble, the backlash has not stopped Samay Raina’s special from climbing the charts, but it has certainly cost him some industry goodwill.

This is not the first time Raina has been in the soup; his previous show, India’s Got Latent also faced severe criticism. Whether this controversy helps his Still Alive special reach new heights or leads to a temporary exit from the platform remains to be seen.

One thing is certain—in the battle of the Bachchans versus the YouTubers, the internet never forgets a punchline.