Samay Raina
Stand-up comedian and chess streamer
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Samay Raina is a stand-up comedian and YouTuber from Jammu who co-won the comedy contest Comicstaan and became one of India’s most popular chess streamers during the pandemic. His show India’s Got Latent drew huge audiences and, in 2025, major controversy.
Biography
Comedy beginnings
Samay Raina grew up in Jammu and Hyderabad and studied engineering in Pune, where he began performing stand-up. In 2019 he was co-winner of the second season of Comicstaan, Amazon Prime Video’s stand-up comedy competition.
Chess streaming
During the Covid-19 lockdown he began streaming chess on YouTube, playing grandmasters and fellow comedians in shows such as Comedians on Board. His streams helped spark a wider chess boom among young Indians and raised money for pandemic relief.
India’s Got Latent
In 2024 he launched India’s Got Latent, an online talent show with comedian judges, which became a viral hit. In February 2025 a crude remark by a guest judge led to police complaints, a Supreme Court case and political criticism; Raina removed the episodes and apologised.
Touring
He has toured India and abroad with his stand-up shows and remains a major figure in Indian internet comedy.
Timeline
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1997
Born in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
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2019
Co-wins Comicstaan
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2020
Begins chess streaming
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2024
Launches India’s Got Latent
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2025
Controversy over the show
Did you know?
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He co-won a stand-up competition on Prime Video.
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He has streamed chess games with grandmasters.
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He studied engineering before comedy.
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Frequently asked
Who is Samay Raina?
Samay Raina is a stand-up comedian and YouTuber from Jammu who co-won the comedy contest Comicstaan and became one of India’s most popular chess streamers during the pandemic. His show India’s Got Latent drew huge audiences and, in 2025, major controversy.
How old is Samay Raina?
Samay Raina is 29 years old, born on 26 October 1997 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
Where is Samay Raina from?
Samay Raina was born in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is Samay Raina known for?
Samay Raina is best known for Co-winning Comicstaan; chess streaming; India’s Got Latent.
References
- Samay Raina — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Samay Raina — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Samay Raina — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Samay Raina (Q99732629) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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