Ranveer Allahbadia posts first video since 'India’s Got Latent' row: 'Now you will see a new Ranveer
New Delhi (PTI): After this full stop, I'm trying to write a new story, said social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Sunday as he returned to social media a month after his comments on "India's Got Latent" sparked a major controversy.
In a new video, titled "Let's Talk" and posted on his official YouTube page, Allahbadia said his podcast "The Ranveer Show" will return soon and pledged to create content with added responsibility hereon.
"There was a forced break, which gave me time to embrace stillness. I got to know that so many Indians consider me a family member... To all of them, sorry. In the next 10, 20, 30 years, as long as I create content, I will do it with more responsibility," Allahbadia said.
"...After this full stop, I'm trying to write a new story. I hope you will all support me and my team in this new phase. All I want to say is thank you... Now you will see a new Ranveer... the podcast will return very soon," he added.
Allahbadia, one of the most influential podcasters with over 16 million followers across social media platforms, landed in a major controversy last month over his comment on parents and sex at Samay Raina's comedy show "India's Got Latent".
He apologised the next day but the controversy refused to die down with multiple police complaints filed against him and those involved with the show.
The Supreme Court granted him interim protection from arrest, though it termed his remarks "vulgar". He was allowed to resume his show by the apex court earlier this month.
Allahabadia said the quality of the podcast will keep improving and he will continue to post four episodes every week.
"In this restarting phase of 'TRS', to all the people who have been supporting till now, there is just one request, make a place for me in your hearts if possible. Give me one more chance.
"I like content creation a lot, I like podcasting a lot, to explore the history and culture of our country, that's my passion. That's what I am doing through my job and that's what I want to do."
Speaking about the tough phase he went through, Allahbadia said he doesn't consider it as a punishment.
"It's a learning, a transformation. God has given so much till now and so I consider this phase also as a gift. It came into my life for the sake of my growth and my transformation. Now I will just let my work speak. I will let my work speak," he said.
He also thanked people who reached out to him after the controversy.
"Your positive messages have helped me and my family immensely during this difficult phase. It was a tough time, facing open violent threats, overwhelming online hatred and countless media articles. Amidst all of this, your DMs provided us with immense support," he added.
Allahbadia said a team of 300 people worked for his show and none of them have resigned in the aftermath of the controversy.
"My entire team has supported me, my entire family has supported me. From the team not even a single person resigned throughout this phase. All our professional associates, business associates, they also supported us. Thank you again," he said.
The podcaster also returned on Instagram and posted a photo with his team.
"Thank you to my loved ones. Thank you universe. A new blessed chapter begins - Rebirth..." Allahabadia wrote in the caption.
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Karnataka: Paramedical student attempts suicide after 'harassment', ex-boyfriend held
Hubballi (PTI): A 20-year-old paramedical college student attempted suicide by consuming pills after allegedly being harassed and blackmailed with her photographs by an acquaintance, police said on Wednesday.
Following the incident on Tuesday, the 23-year-old accused, who was previously in a relationship with her, was arrested, they added.
The matter came to light when the Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMCRI) informed the Vidyanagar police station about the woman’s suicide attempt, police said.
According to police, the second-year student attempted suicide in her women’s hostel after enduring constant "harassment and blackmail".
Citing a preliminary inquiry, a senior police officer stated that the woman and the accused were previously in a relationship. However, after their breakup, he allegedly began harassing and blackmailing her with her photographs.
"The woman's parents filed a complaint accusing the suspect of physical assault, mental harassment, and blackmail using her photographs and messages. Both the woman and the accused hail from Kundgol town, but for the past few months, he had been trying to harass her," the senior police officer said.
Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered, and the accused was arrested. The case will be investigated thoroughly, he added.
The woman is now out of danger, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
