‘I will drink and beat my man with a belt’: India's Got Latent 2 contestant's 'fantasy' sparks row

The second season of India's Got Latent has once again entered controversy after contestant Sakshi Jha's audition sparked strong reactions on social media. The teacher and content creator from Bihar became one of the most discussed participants after making remarks about men during her appearance on the show.

The third episode of India's Got Latent Season 2 premiered on Netflix on Friday, featuring several new contestants. However, Sakshi's audition quickly gained attention after clips from her performance went viral online.

Sakshi Jha calls herself a 'man-hater'

During her audition, Sakshi introduced herself as a "man hater" and spoke about her views on gender relations. She said she disliked men and described her opinions as being influenced by what she called "generational trauma".

During the performance, she made remarks about wanting to beat her future husband after drinking, which triggered criticism from several viewers.

She also said that her resentment extended towards male members of her own family, including her father and brother, grandfather. Her comments led to debates online, with some users criticising the remarks while others discussed the broader issues she attempted to address.

Judges give Sakshi zero points

Sakshi's performance did not impress the judging panel. Host Samay Raina, along with judges Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram and Yashraj Mehra, gave her zero points.

She became the first contestant in the second season to receive a complete zero score from all members of the panel.

During the interaction, Samay questioned Sakshi about the reasons behind her strong views against men. She responded by referring to experiences and social issues that she described as generational trauma.

When asked about her relationship with her father, Sakshi said that she disliked him as well because he was a man. Her comments further intensified the discussion around her audition.

Social media reacts to viral audition

After the episode was released, clips of Sakshi's performance spread widely across social media platforms. Many users criticised her comments, with some accusing her of promoting hatred against men and describing the act as "toxic feminism".

Several viewers argued that the performance reflected negatively on discussions around feminism, while others debated whether the comments were intended as satire or social commentary.

The controversy around Sakshi Jha's audition has also sparked a debate over whether her remarks were meant as satire or deliberate rage bait. While several viewers criticised her comments as "toxic" and a red flag, others argued that India's Got Latent is a comedy show built around shock value, exaggerated performances and controversial humour. Some social media users suggested that Sakshi intentionally used provocative statements to grab attention, and the backlash itself showed that the strategy worked by making her audition go viral.

Sakshi herself acknowledged that some of her statements could be viewed as problematic, calling them a "red flag" and admitting that the act was designed around extreme humour. The mixed reactions have kept the debate alive, with audiences divided between those who found the performance offensive and those who saw it as a calculated comedy act.

The controversy has made Sakshi's audition one of the most talked-about moments from the latest season of the show.

India's Got Latent is a comedy and talent-based show hosted by comedian Samay Raina. The format allows contestants to perform different acts before a judging panel, with scores based on their performances.

The show is available on Netflix and YouTube, and has frequently generated online discussions due to its unconventional comedy style and controversial moments.