{
  "id": 3722810,
  "title": "'Ghor Kalyug': Sunil Pal Reacts To Samay Raina Being Felicitated By Maharashtra CM - Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ghor-kalyug-sunil-pal-reacts-to-samay-raina-being-felicitated-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:41:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/ghor-kalyug-sunil-pal-reacts-to-samay-raina-being-felicitated-by-maharashtra-cm-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comedian Samay Raina recently received felicitation from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a cyber-awareness event in Mumbai. This marked a significant moment for Raina, who had faced controversy in the past. However, fellow comedian Sunil Pal chose to react to the news in a video, expressing his disapproval. On the morning of August 27, 2026, Sunil took to social media to voice his concerns.\n\nSunil began by quipping, \"Ghor kalyug aa gaya hai, Ghor kalyug,\" pointing to the era's apparent decline. He then delved into the controversy surrounding Samay's show, India’s Got Latent. Sunil questioned how Raina could be honored after the show's problematic content and conduct. He even altered the tagline of a popular OK soap advertisement to make his point, singing, \"Jo OK sabun se nahaye, kamal sa khil jaye ab wo ulta ho gaya hai...\"\n\nFurthermore, Sunil criticized the language and behavior on India’s Got Latent, alleging that both the participants and panelists used abusive language. He questioned whether such a show was deserving of the honor and recognition it received. Sunil's concern was not just about the current situation but also about the potential message it could send to aspiring comedians. He warned that newcomers might interpret such controversy, police cases, and media attention as a route to success and recognition, which could be detrimental to the industry.",
  "summary": "It was a big moment for comedian Samay Raina as he was felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a cyber-awareness event in Mumbai. While some netizens called it Samay’s “comeback” after a controversial phase, fellow comedian Sunil Pal reacted to the development in a video. After Samay was felicitated by Fadnavis on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Sunil uploaded a video the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Samay Raina Felicitated By Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis In Mumbai, Quips About 'Active' Maha Cyber Cell; VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/samay-raina-felicitated-by-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:31:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Samay Raina turns cyber cell felicitation into a joke, CM Fadnavis can’t stop laughing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/samay-raina-turns-cyber-cell-felicitation-into-a-joke-cm-fadnavis",
        "published": "2026-08-27T04:22:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}