MC Stan’s cigarette moment on ‘India’s Got Latent 2’ leaves Samay Raina surprised, with his ‘tapri pe baitha hai?’ reaction going viral.

Rapper MC Stan caught Samay Raina off guard on the latest episode of ‘India’s Got Latent 2’ after pulling out a cigarette and attempting to light it during the show. Samay’s quick reaction, along with the panel’s laughter, has since caught the internet’s attention.
The episode, released on Sunday, October 26, featured MC Stan alongside panellists Tanmay Bhat, Madhur Virli and Arpit Bala.
MC Stan’s cigarette moment leaves Samay Raina surprised
In a clip from the episode circulating online, MC Stan is seen taking out a cigarette and preparing to light it. Samay notices the rapper’s move and immediately questions him.
“Yeh kya leke aaya hai bhai?” Samay asks before bursting into laughter. He then adds, “Sutta leke aaya hai. Ye kya aap tapri pe baithe hai koi?”
The comedian’s reaction leaves the other panellists, including Tanmay Bhat, laughing. The unexpected moment has since gained traction on social media, with users sharing the clip and reacting to MC Stan’s on-camera antics.
One user, Nish, shared the video on X with the caption, “My boy #MCStan got no filter! He started smoking right on the set.” Another user, revengeseeker, posted the clip, writing, “MC Stan literally lit a ciggi at India’s Got Latent.”
MC Stan’s life away from the spotlight
MC Stan has largely stayed away from the public eye since winning ‘Bigg Boss 16’. The rapper, whose real name is Altaf Tadavi, maintains a relatively private life and makes few public appearances. He has also been less active on Instagram, with his last post reportedly dating back to April 2025.
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Born in Pune, the 27-year-old rapper rose to prominence in India’s desi hip-hop and trap music scene. He began his music career in 2018 with the release of ‘Wata’. His stage name was inspired by Eminem’s song ‘Stan’.
Beyond his independent music, MC Stan has also contributed to film soundtracks. He performed a rap segment for the 2024 film ‘Baby John’ and sang the title track of ‘Farrey’, released in 2023.
With his appearance on ‘India’s Got Latent 2’, the rapper has once again become a talking point online, this time for an unexpected exchange with Samay Raina.
Published: 27 Oct 2026, 03:58 pm IST
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