Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Talent have led to a backlash, prompting Maharashtra Cyber Cell to summon Rakhi Sawant and other involved individuals for questioning. Allahbadia has apologized for his lapse in judgment while Samay Raina has removed all episodes from his YouTube channel. Complaints and FIRs have been filed against multiple individuals.
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