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	}}'''Samay Raina''' is an [[Indian]] stand-up comedian, YouTuber, chess streamer, and content creator. He ~~became widely known~~ after winning ''Comicstaan Season 2'' in 2019. He is also the creator, producer, and host of the ~~popular~~ comedy talent show ~~''India's~~ Got Latent''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/comicstaan-2-winners-aakash-gupta-and-samay-raina-5909204/ \|title=Comicstaan 2 Winners Aakash Gupta and Samay Raina \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>		}}'''Samay Raina''' is an Indian stand-up comedian YouTuber chess streamer and content creator. He got really popular after winning Comicstaan Season 2 back in 2019, and yeah people kept talking about it for quite some time. Apart from that, he is also the creator producer and host of the well known comedy talent show India’s Got Latent.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/comicstaan-2-winners-aakash-gupta-and-samay-raina-5909204/ \|title=Comicstaan 2 Winners Aakash Gupta and Samay Raina \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

	Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]~~, into~~ a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu ~~and~~ later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher ~~education~~.		Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, [[India]]. He comes from a Kashmiri Pandit family. In the beginning he spent most of his early years in Jammu, then later he moved to Pune, Maharashtra for higher studies.

	He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi ~~Griha's~~ College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During ~~his~~ college ~~years~~, he ~~developed an interest in~~ stand-up comedy and began ~~performing~~ at open mic events.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/23/standing-up-for-kashmir-2093128.html \|title=Standing Up for Kashmir \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>		He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During those college days, he started catching the bug for stand-up comedy and began trying his luck at open mic events.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/23/standing-up-for-kashmir-2093128.html \|title=Standing Up for Kashmir \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	=== Stand-up Comedy ===		=== Stand-up Comedy ===

	Samay Raina ~~started performing~~ stand-up comedy in 2017. He ~~regularly appeared~~ at open mic events in Pune and later performed ~~alongside established~~ comedians ~~such as~~ Aakash Gupta, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhishek Upmanyu.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://starsunfolded.com/samay-raina/ \|title=Samay Raina Biography \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=StarsUnfolded}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://hamariweb.com/profiles/samay-raina_19986 \|title=Samay Raina Profile \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=Hamariweb}}</ref>		Samay Raina began doing stand-up comedy in 2017. He showed up at open mic events around Pune pretty often and later he even performed with known comedians like Aakash Gupta Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhishek Upmanyu.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://starsunfolded.com/samay-raina/ \|title=Samay Raina Biography \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=StarsUnfolded}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://hamariweb.com/profiles/samay-raina_19986 \|title=Samay Raina Profile \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=Hamariweb}}</ref>

	In ~~2019~~, he ~~participated in ''Comicstaan Season 2''~~ and ~~emerged as a co-winner along with Aakash Gupta~~. ~~The victory helped him gain recognition in the Indian~~ comedy ~~industry~~.		In 2025, he launched a nationwide comedy tour called Still Alive and Unfiltered, and it played across multiple cities around India. In 2026, he released his first comedy special, also titled Still Alive, on YouTube.

	In 2025, he launched ~~his~~ nationwide comedy tour ~~titled ''~~Still Alive and Unfiltered'', ~~which was performed in several~~ cities ~~across~~ India. In 2026, he released his first comedy special, ''Still Alive'', on YouTube.		In 2025, he launched a nationwide comedy tour called Still Alive and Unfiltered, and it played across multiple cities around India. In 2026, he released his first comedy special, also titled Still Alive, on YouTube.

	=== YouTube and Chess Streaming ===		=== YouTube and Chess Streaming ===

	During the COVID-19 pandemic, when live comedy shows were ~~suspended~~, Samay ~~began~~ streaming chess games on YouTube. His ~~entertaining~~ style ~~attracted~~ a ~~large~~ audience and helped ~~popularize~~ chess among ~~young~~ viewers in India.		During the COVID 19 pandemic, when live comedy shows were paused, Samay started streaming chess games on YouTube. His fun and kinda playful style drew in a big audience, and in a strange way it also helped people take more interest in chess especially among younger viewers in India.

	He collaborated with ~~several renowned~~ chess players, ~~including~~ Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Vidit Gujrathi, Anish Giri, and Judit Polgár. Through his streams and tournaments, he ~~played an important role in making~~ chess more accessible and ~~entertaining~~ for online audiences.		He collaborated with a bunch of very well known chess players, like Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Vidit Gujrathi, Anish Giri, and Judit Polgár. Through his streams and these tournaments, he somehow managed to make chess feel more accessible and way more fun for online audiences.

	=== Comedians on Board ===		=== Comedians on Board ===

	Samay ~~launched ''~~Comedians on Board (COB)~~'',~~ an online chess tournament ~~series featuring~~ comedians, creators, and celebrities. ~~The initiative became~~ popular ~~among~~ chess fans and ~~helped bridge the~~ gap between entertainment and chess.		Samay started Comedians on Board (COB) an online chess tournament run, with comedians mixed in, creators, and also a few celebrities. This whole thing got super popular with chess fans and it sort of bridged that usual gap between pure entertainment and chess itself.

	=== India's Got Latent ===		=== India's Got Latent ===

	In 2024, Samay launched ~~''India's~~ Got Latent'', a comedy~~-based~~ talent show that ~~quickly~~ became one of the most ~~popular~~ digital entertainment programs in India. The show ~~features~~ contestants ~~displaying unique~~ talents while ~~receiving humorous~~ feedback from judges and ~~guests~~.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://brownpant.com/shows/indias-got-latent/ \|title=India's Got Latent \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=Brown Pant}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://deadant.co/i-want-to-level-up-samay-raina-on-his-latest-project-indias-got-latent-pushing-the-envelope-with-his-comedy/ \|title='I Want To Level Up': Samay Raina on His Latest Project India's Got Latent, Pushing the Envelope with His Comedy \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=DeadAnt}}</ref>		In 2024, Samay launched India’s Got Latent, a comedy focused talent show that became one of the most watched digital entertainment programs in India, pretty fast. The show has contestants showing off their one of kind talents while getting funny, almost sharp feedback from judges and guest personalities.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://brownpant.com/shows/indias-got-latent/ \|title=India's Got Latent \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=Brown Pant}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://deadant.co/i-want-to-level-up-samay-raina-on-his-latest-project-indias-got-latent-pushing-the-envelope-with-his-comedy/ \|title='I Want To Level Up': Samay Raina on His Latest Project India's Got Latent, Pushing the Envelope with His Comedy \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=DeadAnt}}</ref>

	In 2026, Samay announced a partnership with Netflix India for the second season of ''India's Got Latent'' and an upcoming stand-up comedy special.		In 2026, Samay announced a partnership with Netflix India for the second season of ''India's Got Latent'' and an upcoming stand-up comedy special.

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	}}'''Samay Raina''' ~~(born 26 October 1997)~~ is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, chess streamer, and content creator. He became widely known after winning ''Comicstaan Season 2'' in 2019. He is also the creator, producer, and host of the popular comedy talent show ''India's Got Latent''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/comicstaan-2-winners-aakash-gupta-and-samay-raina-5909204/ \|title=Comicstaan 2 Winners Aakash Gupta and Samay Raina \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>		}}'''Samay Raina''' is an [[Indian]] stand-up comedian, YouTuber, chess streamer, and content creator. He became widely known after winning ''Comicstaan Season 2'' in 2019. He is also the creator, producer, and host of the popular comedy talent show ''India's Got Latent''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/comicstaan-2-winners-aakash-gupta-and-samay-raina-5909204/ \|title=Comicstaan 2 Winners Aakash Gupta and Samay Raina \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

	Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu and later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher education.		Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]], into a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu and later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher education.

	He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha's College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During his college years, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic events.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/23/standing-up-for-kashmir-2093128.html \|title=Standing Up for Kashmir \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>		He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha's College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During his college years, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic events.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/23/standing-up-for-kashmir-2093128.html \|title=Standing Up for Kashmir \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
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	=== India's Got Latent ===		=== India's Got Latent ===

	In 2024, Samay launched ''India's Got Latent'', a comedy-based talent show that quickly became one of the most popular digital entertainment programs in India. The show features contestants displaying unique talents while receiving humorous feedback from judges and guests.		In 2024, Samay launched ''India's Got Latent'', a comedy-based talent show that quickly became one of the most popular digital entertainment programs in India. The show features contestants displaying unique talents while receiving humorous feedback from judges and guests.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://brownpant.com/shows/indias-got-latent/ \|title=India's Got Latent \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=Brown Pant}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://deadant.co/i-want-to-level-up-samay-raina-on-his-latest-project-indias-got-latent-pushing-the-envelope-with-his-comedy/ \|title='I Want To Level Up': Samay Raina on His Latest Project India's Got Latent, Pushing the Envelope with His Comedy \|access-date=11 June 2026 \|website=DeadAnt}}</ref>

	In 2026, Samay announced a partnership with Netflix India for the second season of ''India's Got Latent'' and an upcoming stand-up comedy special.		In 2026, Samay announced a partnership with Netflix India for the second season of ''India's Got Latent'' and an upcoming stand-up comedy special.

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/@SamayRainaOfficial YouTube]		* [https://www.youtube.com/@SamayRainaOfficial YouTube]
	* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10757214/ IMDB]		* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10757214/ IMDB]

			== See also ==
			* [[Kapil Sharma]]
			* [[Pranit More]]
			* [[Sumaira Shaikh]]
			* [[Jaaved Jaaferi]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu and later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher education.		Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu and later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher education.

	He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha's College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During his college years, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic events.		He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha's College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During his college years, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic events.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/23/standing-up-for-kashmir-2093128.html \|title=Standing Up for Kashmir \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

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	=== Stand-up Comedy ===		=== Stand-up Comedy ===

	Samay Raina started performing stand-up comedy in 2017. He regularly appeared at open mic events in Pune and later performed alongside established comedians such as Aakash Gupta, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhishek Upmanyu.		Samay Raina started performing stand-up comedy in 2017. He regularly appeared at open mic events in Pune and later performed alongside established comedians such as Aakash Gupta, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhishek Upmanyu.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://starsunfolded.com/samay-raina/ \|title=Samay Raina Biography \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=StarsUnfolded}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://hamariweb.com/profiles/samay-raina_19986 \|title=Samay Raina Profile \|access-date=23 June 2026 \|website=Hamariweb}}</ref>

	In 2019, he participated in ''Comicstaan Season 2'' and emerged as a co-winner along with Aakash Gupta. The victory helped him gain recognition in the Indian comedy industry.		In 2019, he participated in ''Comicstaan Season 2'' and emerged as a co-winner along with Aakash Gupta. The victory helped him gain recognition in the Indian comedy industry.

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}}'''Samay Raina''' (born 26 October 1997) is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, chess streamer, and content creator. He became widely known after winning ''Comicstaan Season 2'' in 2019. He is also the creator, producer, and host of the popular comedy talent show ''India's Got Latent''.

== Early Life and Education ==

Samay Raina was born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, into a Kashmiri Pandit family. He spent his early years in Jammu and later moved to Pune, Maharashtra, for higher education.

He studied Print Engineering at Vidhyarthi Griha's College of Engineering and Technology in Pune. During his college years, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy and began performing at open mic events.

== Career ==

=== Stand-up Comedy ===

Samay Raina started performing stand-up comedy in 2017. He regularly appeared at open mic events in Pune and later performed alongside established comedians such as Aakash Gupta, Anirban Dasgupta, and Abhishek Upmanyu.

In 2019, he participated in ''Comicstaan Season 2'' and emerged as a co-winner along with Aakash Gupta. The victory helped him gain recognition in the Indian comedy industry.

In 2025, he launched his nationwide comedy tour titled ''Still Alive and Unfiltered'', which was performed in several cities across India. In 2026, he released his first comedy special, ''Still Alive'', on YouTube.

=== YouTube and Chess Streaming ===

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when live comedy shows were suspended, Samay began streaming chess games on YouTube. His entertaining style attracted a large audience and helped popularize chess among young viewers in India.

He collaborated with several renowned chess players, including Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Vidit Gujrathi, Anish Giri, and Judit Polgár. Through his streams and tournaments, he played an important role in making chess more accessible and entertaining for online audiences.

=== Comedians on Board ===

Samay launched ''Comedians on Board (COB)'', an online chess tournament series featuring comedians, creators, and celebrities. The initiative became popular among chess fans and helped bridge the gap between entertainment and chess.

=== India's Got Latent ===

In 2024, Samay launched ''India's Got Latent'', a comedy-based talent show that quickly became one of the most popular digital entertainment programs in India. The show features contestants displaying unique talents while receiving humorous feedback from judges and guests.

In 2026, Samay announced a partnership with Netflix India for the second season of ''India's Got Latent'' and an upcoming stand-up comedy special.

== Notable Works ==

* ''Comicstaan Season 2'' (2019)
* ''Comedy Premium League'' (2021)
* ''One Mic Stand'' (2021)
* ''India's Got Latent'' (2024–present)
* ''Kaun Banega Crorepati'' (2025)
* ''Still Alive'' (2026)
* ''The Great Indian Kapil Show'' (2026)

== Achievements and Recognition ==

* Co-winner of ''Comicstaan Season 2'' (2019).
* Winner of ''Comedy Premium League'' (2021).
* Winner of the Botez Bullet Invitational Chess Tournament (2021).
* Winner of ''SuperPogChamps'' Chess Tournament (2025).
* Recognized for popularizing chess among Indian digital audiences.
* Creator and host of the successful talent show ''India's Got Latent''.
* Became one of the youngest Indian comedians to perform at Madison Square Garden in 2026.

== Personal Life ==

Samay Raina is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life. Apart from comedy, he has a strong interest in chess, gaming, and digital content creation. He is widely appreciated for combining humor with educational and entertainment content.

== Controversies ==

Samay Raina has been involved in several public controversies related to social media posts and content featured on ''India's Got Latent''. In 2025, the show faced criticism after controversial remarks made by certain guests, leading to legal complaints and public debate. The matter received widespread media attention across India.

== External Links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/maisamayhoon/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@SamayRainaOfficial YouTube]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10757214/ IMDB]

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