The recent episode of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2 has ignited controversy due to allegations suggesting that a segment involving mentalist Suhani Shah may have been scripted. A Reddit user made claims that during the Bonus Episode 4, which was released on September 27, 2026, there was an incident that raised eyebrows regarding the authenticity of Shah’s performance. This post quickly gained traction on social media platforms, particularly on X, where users shared their views about the episode, labelling Raina as having been “scammed”.

The allegations stem from an audience member’s account who reported seeing an individual with the name ‘Anubhav’ on their shirt standing behind the curtains during Shah’s act. The audience member, who is identified as Vaishali, mentioned that her quality of attention dipped as she was taking an urgent call and had to leave the hall multiple times. Re-watching the episode led her to conclude that the act appeared to be pre-planned. Following her discussion about this with friends, she claimed that a communication was sent to Samay’s team, resulting in compensation of Rs 20,000 for her silence regarding the incident.

The situation escalated on X, where another user highlighted that claims of a scripted performance had been made, mentioning the same abrupt exit by an audience member. This contributed to growing speculation around the authenticity of the show and has led to a diverse range of reactions from followers online.

Background on Suhani Shah

Suhani Shah is notable in the field of performing arts as an accomplished mentalist, magician, and YouTuber. Her journey began in childhood, initially focusing on illusion and later shifting towards mentalism, driven by her fascination with human behaviour and psychology. With over two decades of experience, Shah has performed in more than 5,000 shows globally and has garnered a substantial online following through her unique content centred around mind-reading and psychological illusion. In 2025, she was awarded the Best Magic Creator at the World Championship of the International Federation of Magic Societies in Italy.

Other Highlights from the Bonus Episode

The same bonus episode featuring Suhani Shah also captured interest due to a humorous exchange involving actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Kullu, and singer Adnan Sami. During this segment, Ayushmann addressed his film Udta Teer, jokingly stating that he had not intended to promote it while wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with its title. He described the film as India’s first “pat-com” and detailed his character’s complex journey of identity and allegiance.

In reference to Ayushmann’s comment about his film, Kullu quipped “Adnan Sami,” which elicited laughter from the panel. Adnan later responded to a viral clip from the episode with a humorous remark regarding ownership rights, alluding to his own background after receiving Indian citizenship on January 1, 2016. This exchange, along with various quips from Samay, added a layer of entertainment to the show.

The rapport between Samay and Ayushmann developed further when Samay welcomed the actor by calling him a “downgrade” from Alia Bhatt, who had graced the premiere of Season 2. This was met with light-hearted banter, where Ayushmann reciprocated by commenting on the show’s trajectory in relation to its previous season, drawing attention to the unique dynamic among the guests present.

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