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Samay Raina is an Indian stand-up comedian and Youtuber. He was the co-winner of Comicstaan Season 2 alongside Akash Gupta and since 2024 he has hosted the comedy talent show India's Got Latent.
According to Net Worth Spot, Samay's net worth is estimated at Rs 140 crore though some reports suggest it may be higher. Considering all sources his net worth could be as high as Rs 195 crore.
Samay Raina's income comes from multiple sources, including YouTube revenue, sponsorships, live comedy shows and brand collaborations.
India's Got Latent is a talent show created and hosted by comedian and Youtuber Samay Raina. It was premiered on June 14, 2024, on his YouTube channel. The show offers a platform for contestants to showcase their hidden talents.
In early 2025, India's Got Latent faced controversy after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made inappropriate remarks during an episode. This led to multiple FIRs and Supreme Court intervention. Consequently, all episodes were taken down from YouTube on February 12.
Beyond comedy, Samay is a passionate chess player. His chess livestreams infused with humor set him apart. Even Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand has praised his contributions to the game.
Samay has built a strong social media presence with over 6.5 million followers on Instagram and 7.46 million subscribers on YouTube.
Samay has completed his schooling Hyderabad after that he studied Print Engineering at Vidyarthi Griha in Pune. However, he ultimately decided to pursue comedy full time.