Samay Raina Roasts Nawazuddin Siddiqui Over Film 'Thamma' on India's Got Latent

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently became a major talking point across Indian social media and search engines following a blunt interaction with comedian Samay Raina. During an episode of India's Got Latent Season 2, which aired on September 19, 2026, Raina targeted the actor's 2025 film Thamma, triggering a 400% surge in search interest for the actor [3].

The 'Thamma' Roast: What Happened?

Known for his unfiltered and irreverent style, Samay Raina began the segment by expressing admiration for the actor before abruptly shifting to a critique of his filmography. Raina bluntly questioned the actor's decision to be part of the 2025 project, asking, “Sir, why did you do Thamma? Why did you even make it?” [1].

Nawazuddin Siddiqui responded with characteristic composure, pausing before replying, “Well, it got made. It’s done.” [1] When Raina jokingly asked if it was acceptable to speak so candidly, the actor noted that since the comment had already been made, there was little else to say [2].

Contrast in Performance: Sacred Games vs. Thamma

To balance the roast, Raina later praised Siddiqui's iconic role in Sacred Games, stating that "everyone loves Sacred Games." The comedian then pivoted back to humor by joking that the actor's intense preparation for the role involved consuming drugs and alcohol before arriving on set [1]. Siddiqui played along with the gag, jokingly claiming he had used the same level of preparation for his appearance on the show [2].

Episode Highlights and Guests

The episode featured a high-profile panel that added to the dynamic of the roasting session. Alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the guests included:

• Bhuvan Bam: Popular actor-comedian who joined the celebrity lineup.
• Mukesh Chhabra: Casting director who was also roasted by Raina regarding his casting choices for the film Dhurandhar.
• Kaustubh Agarwal: A stand-up comedian who participated in the episode's banter.

Raina also issued a lighthearted warning to the guests to "choose your words wisely," referencing past controversies involving previous guests in the same seat [1].