Munawar Faruqui mocks Ranveer’s arrest amid controversy

Stand-up comedian and television personality

Munawar Faruqui

has taken a jab at YouTuber

Ranveer Allahbadia

, popularly known as

BeerBiceps

, following his recent arrest amid the ongoing

India’s Got Latent

controversy.
In a video shared on Friday, seemingly recorded outside India, Faruqui is seen standing by a street, pointing at passing cars while joking in Hindi, "Police jaa rahi hai BeerBiceps ke liye" (The police are going to Ranveer's house). The video was accompanied by a caption that read, "Ladka nikal gaya hai haath se" (He is out of our hands), further fueling the online conversation about Allahbadia’s legal troubles.
The controversy stems from Allahbadia’s appearance as a panelist on India’s Got Latent, an online talent show hosted by comedian Samay Raina. Alongside content creators Ashish Chanchlani and Apoorva Makhija, Allahbadia was part of a panel that faced backlash for making inappropriate jokes during an episode. A particular clip that surfaced online showed him asking a contestant an explicit and controversial question, which led to significant public outrage.

The joke, perceived as highly offensive, resulted in multiple police complaints being filed against the content creator, ultimately leading to his arrest. The incident has reignited discussions about the boundaries of comedy, free speech, and the responsibility of digital influencers in shaping public discourse.
Faruqui’s reaction to the arrest has further divided opinions on social media. Some users found his humor fitting, given his own past legal troubles over controversial jokes, while others criticized him for making light of a serious situation.
The arrest and the backlash surrounding India’s Got Latent highlight the growing scrutiny on online content and the fine line between entertainment and offensiveness. While some argue that content creators should have the freedom to express themselves, others believe that certain remarks cross ethical and legal boundaries.
Meanwhile, Munawar earlier backed Samay Raina by posting on Instagram, “Samay (with a kissing emoji)” and stating that art thrives under pressure.