Overview
- In a conversation on his YouTube channel with Farah Khan, Allahbadia said he has not fully spoken about the episode and is still battling its effects.
- He stated that his mother was physically attacked by news reporters during the backlash and remains traumatised.
- He said filmmaker Karan Johar was among the first to call him during the controversy and advised him to prioritise his mental health.
- He alleged that mainstream outlets targeted digital creators because YouTubers are taking brand revenues, citing the broader creator ecosystem.
- The 2025 incident followed his on-air question on India’s Got Latent, which drew multiple FIRs, an NCW-triggered written apology, and Supreme Court interim protection that labelled the remark vulgar.