The third episode of India’s Got Latent quickly became a talking point due to contestant Sakshi Jha’s comments during her performance. She described herself as a “man hater” and later said she was a “feminist.“In response, Raghu Ram she was told not to identify as a feminist if she believed that misandry represented feminism. After the episode was released on YouTube and Netflix, Jha found herself facing severe reactions on social media. The Bihar-based teacher soon became the center of memes on social media. Amidst this, Samay Raina is now calling on the viewers to show mercy to Sakshi, after three episodes which have sparked widespread criticism for her comments about men. On social media, Raina acknowledged that Jha has been the target of countless memes but urged people not to let trolling cross the line into personal attacks. He joked that he packed his bags and went to Alibag as soon as the episode aired, saying he knew another controversy was likely to come.In one of her videos, Raina directly addressed trolling. “Bahaut sare memes ban rhe hain ‘man hater’ Sakshi Jha ke (‘Man hater’ Sakshi Jha is the new topic of memes].” He followed it up with an appeal: “But ask ‘mens’ ke liye [I have a request for ‘mens’), just be kind to her man.”Explaining his perspective, Raina said India’s Got Latent is a platform where contestants often say unexpected things and added that performing on its stage is far from easy. He admitted he was saddened by the amount of hate directed at Jha and asked viewers to ensure their criticism remained respectful. While he said he had no objection to light-hearted jokes, he reminded people, “But remember, waha par bhi ek insaan hai (Remember that there is a human being at the receiving end).“The comedian also encouraged his followers to support Jha, saying it was the perfect opportunity to send her kindness. “It will show her that ‘mens’ are amazing people, too,” he remarked. Raina further credited Jha for making the latest episode memorable, saying that without her contribution, it would not have been as successful. “You have to give it to her,” he added.In another Instagram Story, Raina tagged Jha and wrote, “Sending you lots of love from ‘mens’.” During her appearance on the show, Jha repeatedly referred to herself as a “man hater” and reacted with “chhee” (eww) while making a face whenever “mard” (men) were mentioned. She also claimed that she hated her father, grandfather and brother, saying she had even told her father this directly.When Vishal Dadlani: Asked about her expressed fantasy of beating her husband, Jha clarified that she meant it after consuming alcohol. Humorously defending the remark, he said that as someone from Gen Z, “kuchh to alag hona chahiye na” (something should be different).Jha also describes a “good man” as someone who unquestioningly follows his wife, or a “joru ka gulaam.” Her statements quickly spread online, sparking debates about feminism and prompting many users to argue that the zero marks she received from every judge accurately reflected her performance in India’s Got Latent 2.The second season of India’s Got Latent marks the return of Samay Raina after the controversy surrounding the previous season. Its opening episode, with actors: Alia Bhatt: and Sharvari Wagh, received mixed reactions, with some viewers welcoming the return of the show while others felt it lacked the spontaneous, unfiltered charm that once made it a viral sensation.