Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has brought back his comedy talent show, India’s Got Latent, for a second season, now bolstered by a formidable 11-member legal team. The show’s return, which premiered on Netflix and later appeared on YouTube on June 20, has drawn attention not only for its entertainment value but also for the impressive legal team featured in the credits.
Legal Team Grabs Spotlight
While audiences anticipated being entertained by the contestants, celebrity judges, and Raina’s signature humor, it was the extensive legal credits that became a talking point. The legal team, larger than some production departments, has sparked conversations online.
Hirani & Associates: The Legal Minds Behind the Show
The legal expertise for India’s Got Latent is provided by Hirani & Associates, a renowned firm in Mumbai specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment law, alongside litigation advisory. At the helm is Lavin Hirani, the firm’s managing partner, who brings over 15 years of experience advising on both transactional and contentious matters within the media sector.
Hirani’s portfolio includes negotiating content acquisitions, drafting production and distribution agreements, managing copyright-related transactions, and handling intellectual property ownership reviews and talent contracts. His team includes Advocates Anjana Menon, Karisma Shah, Varun Gopala Krishnan, Prachiti Joshi, Niharika Tiwari, Ishan Puranaik, Suhavi Arya, Shrawasti Verma, Clint Thattil, Shreya Divyanshika Kumar, and Siri Gudupati. These professionals contribute expertise in digital entertainment production, intellectual property law, and media regulation.
The Role of a Legal Team in Digital Shows
The involvement of an extensive legal team in a digital show like India’s Got Latent goes beyond merely responding to legal challenges. Their duties encompass reviewing scripts and content for potential legal issues, clearing intellectual property rights, drafting agreements for contestants and talent, advising on platform compliance, managing licensing arrangements, and evaluating advertising partnerships. They also assess risks related to obscenity, defamation, privacy, or copyright infringement.
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Learning from Past Controversies
The significant legal backing comes on the heels of a major controversy that engulfed the show in 2025. Remarks made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as “BeerBiceps,” during an episode ignited widespread public outrage. This led to multiple FIRs being filed against Allahbadia, Raina, and others involved in the show in various states. The legal proceedings extended throughout 2025, prompting discussions on online content regulation and free speech.
The Supreme Court entertained several petitions related to these controversies, focusing on issues of obscenity and the regulation of digital content. The fallout from these events resulted in season one being withdrawn from platforms and subjected to intense legal examination.
A Cautious Return
Season 2’s return with a sizable legal team highlights a renewed commitment to thorough legal review and risk management. It represents a strategic approach to prevent legal entanglements as the show resumes distribution on major platforms. The presence of the 11-lawyer team underscores the producers’ determination to navigate the complex legal landscape of digital content creation and distribution.
