Shark Tank India’s Anupam Mittal Demands Strict Action Against YouTube, Calls Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia ‘Victims’

Anupam Mittal, a prominent figure from Shark Tank India, recently took to LinkedIn to share his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Talent. In his detailed post, Mittal unequivocally condemned Ranveer’s remarks, labeling them as “unacceptable” and acknowledging the hurt they may have caused. However, he also presented a nuanced perspective, suggesting that Allahbadia and Raina are, in fact, victims of the dominant influence wielded by “big tech” companies, such as YouTube.

Mittal questioned the High Court’s decision to issue summons solely to the comedians, arguing that YouTube, as a platform, also bears responsibility for the content it hosts. He urged the High Court to consider summoning YouTube as well, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive examination of the role played by social media platforms in shaping online discourse.

Mittal wrote on LinkedIn, “Summon YouTube to the High Court too, why just Ranveer and Apoorva? See, what happened was messy, crass, and undeniably wrong. The statements & language used are totally unacceptable in any civilized society. But before we get all sanskari & load up our guns, let’s understand what the real issue is.”

He further added, “India’s Got Latent wasn’t some Satyamev Jayate ka lost episode > it was always about insults, vulgarity, irreverence & shock. Like it or hate it, that was the show. So, when the host & guests cross the line, can we get scandalised? That’s literally the algorithmic jackpot from their perspective.”

The Shark Tank India judge continued, “I personally think Ranveer, Apoorva, Samay et all are actually victims caught in an endless cycle of provocation for their relevance and survival. The real culprits are ‘Big-tech’ who take cover under digital intermediary laws that allow them to flout all responsibility & accountability. Imagine a newspaper or a TV channel publishing the type of content that these platforms carry with total impunity.”

Mittal’s post has sparked a discussion on the accountability of social media platforms and the role they play in shaping online content. He emphasized the need for stricter regulations and greater scrutiny of digital platforms to ensure responsible content moderation and protect young audiences from explicit material.