Content creator Ashish Chanchlani defended comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina after some viewers criticised the second season of India’s Got Latent, calling it “too filtered” and claiming it had lost the charm of its earlier episodes.The first episode of Season 2, featuring Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, premiered on June 20 and sparked discussions across social media. While many fans were excited to see the show return, others felt the new season appeared more restrained than before.Reacting to the criticism, Chanchlani took to Instagram Stories and reminded viewers of the challenges the show’s team faced over the past year. He wrote, “For people saying latent is too filtered or has lost its charm and shit.. Just remember we had to fight a year long legal battle where we promised to stay in line and make sure history doesnt repeat itself.”The influencer, who was also embroiled in the controversy surrounding the show in 2025, said that bringing the series back was far from easy. Highlighting Samay Raina’s efforts, he added, “It was almost an uncertainty that this show will come back. But somehow @maisamayhoon made sure he brings it back for yall. He has fought countless battles behind the scenes. It was an uphillalmost impossible pipe dream for S2 to even exist.”Urging fans to support the comedian and the show, Chanchlani concluded, “Kabhi kabhi kuch cheeze karni padti hai.. So please Support karo usko aur enjoy karo.”His remarks offer a glimpse into the challenges that reportedly took place behind the scenes before India’s Got Latent could return for a second season. While opinions on the new format remain divided, the show’s comeback has continued to generate significant attention online.