Mumbai: YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, known widely as BeerBiceps, voiced strong support for comedian Samay Raina, who was at the centre of the India's Got Latent (IGL) storm.

In a recent Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session, Ranveer opened up about the fallout of the controversy and how it has reshaped his relationships and personal outlook. When asked by a netizen whether he was still in touch with Samay, Ranveer responded that their bond has strengthened after the events: "Samay will be back. All of us have gotten closer after the events. Stand by each other in good times as well as in bad times. My brother is (already) a media legend."

He also extended love to fellow creators Ashish Chanchlani and Apoorva Mukhija, writing: "God is watching over all of us. Just wanna say, love you @ashishchanchlani & @the.rebel.kid as well. Picture abhi baaki hai..."

Reflecting on the emotional and professional challenges he faced over the past two months, Ranveer revealed the toll the controversy took on him and his team. "That I let down the families of my team members because of my mistake," he said, when asked about his biggest fear during the ordeal.

“People don't understand how many jobs were at stake. Quickly wrote off my career and hence the careers of 300+ people. Learnt very deeply about human nature. Mobs love seeing people fall. But we will keep moving forward. I'm not 100% okay even now. Have to give it my all because MANY livelihoods depend on my work. Stay humble, stay hungry,” he added.

Ranveer further shared what he lost during the difficult time: "Lost health, money, opportunity, repute, mental health, peace, parents' contentment and much more." But he added that he also gained transformation, spiritual growth, and toughness.

Meanwhile, Ranveer, Samay, and Apoorva appeared before the Maharashtra cyber cell for the third time on April 15 to record their statements in the India's Got Latent case.

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Thane (PTI): At least fifteen godowns, some of them containing petroleum products, were gutted in a fire that broke out in a village in Maharashtra's Thane district in the wee hours of Monday, an official said.

There was no report of casualty in the blaze that erupted around 3:00 am at Wadpe village in Bhiwandi, said Mahesh Patil, a fire official from the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC).

He said three fire engines were pressed into service, and they brought the blaze under control by 9 am, and the cooling operations were underway.

He said the blaze erupted at one godown and spread to the others.

The official said petroleum and healthcare products, cosmetics, and cloth, among other items, were stored in the godowns.

Flames could be spotted from a distance, and a foul smell emanated because of the burning of petroleum products, another official said.

According to sources, the presence of petroleum products had aggravated the situation.