The Deepfake That Fooled Everyone
A fake video of comedian Samay Raina kissing podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia at an IPL match went viral, leaving fans shocked and amused. The clip, which surfaced during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians game, appeared to show Samay hiding his face in the crowd before Ranveer grinned at the camera and threw a heart sign. The two then seemed to share a kiss while fans cheered around them.
But here’s the kicker—it’s all bogus. The video was cooked up using AI, and neither Samay nor Ranveer even attended the match. The kiss? Pure fiction. Despite looking so real that memes started rolling and comment sections exploded, the whole thing is a deepfake. Samay quickly took to his Instagram story, tagging Instagram and writing, ‘Help me @instagram,’ a plea that got plenty of likes and laughing emojis from fans.
Samay’s Frustration and Ranveer’s Silence
Samay’s annoyed but handling it with humor, though his ‘Help me @instagram’ post suggests he really wants platforms to catch up with the rise of AI-generated fakes. Ranveer Allahbadia, on the other hand, hasn’t said a word about it yet. His accounts are silent while the deepfake keeps getting shared across social media.
This isn’t the first time the duo has been in the spotlight for drama. Back in 2025, Ranveer faced heavy criticism for a crude comment about ‘parents sex’ on Samay’s show, India’s Got Latent. That episode sparked FIRs, outrage, and YouTube yanked the show. Things eventually calmed down, but both stayed in the limelight. Now, Samay says season 2 of India’s Got Latent is in the works, though no word on when it drops or where you’ll be able to watch.
The Growing Problem of AI Fakes
This fake IPL video adds to the pile of AI-generated clips tricking people lately. Honestly, they’re getting tough to spot. This one used real stadium shots and familiar faces, making it convincing. People keep tagging both comedians, waiting for Ranveer to comment. For now, the deepfake is still out there, but most folks realize it’s not legit.
Samay’s call-out is a reminder that AI fakes are becoming a bigger issue in Bollywood and beyond. With celebrities like him and Ranveer being targets, the need for better detection tools is clear. For now, fans are left wondering when Ranveer will break his silence—and whether season 2 of India’s Got Latent will bring more laughs than controversy.