- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Comedian Samay Raina and veteran TV actor Mukesh Khanna have surprised fans by appearing together in a new advertisement. The collaboration is particularly notable because Khanna was one of Raina's strongest critics during the India's Got Latent controversy. Their unexpected partnership has sparked widespread discussion online, with many social media users reacting to the duo's on-screen chemistry and referencing their past public feud.
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Samay Raina and Mukesh Khanna collaboration (Image: Instagram/@samayraina)
The advertisement, shared by Samay Raina on Instagram, cleverly uses the duo's real-life disagreements as part of its storyline. The video begins with Raina talking on the phone on his roof and saying, “ Thanks, yaar. Han show toh wapas aa rha hai. Kehte hai na Andhera Kayam nhi rehta.” (Thanks, yaar. The show is returning now. As they say, darkness doesn't prevail for long.)
Soon after, Mukesh Khanna appears as Shaktimaan, leading to a humorous exchange between the two. Samay asked, “What are you doing on my roof?” To this Khanna says “Teri tedhi dumm seedhi karne ayaa hu Samay Raina.” The conversation then shifts from playful taunts to the promotion of a mobile phone.
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Social Media Reactions On Samay Raina Mukesh Khanna Collab
The ad quickly went viral, with many users expressing surprise over the collaboration. Several netizens referenced Khanna's previous criticism of Raina and joked about the sudden partnership.
One comment that gained attention read, "Shaktimaan bhi bik gya." Another user wrote, “Bro always turns his enemies into money making machines.” while a person commented, “Latent par bulao shaktimaan aur Sunil pal together.”
Similarly, many viewed the advertisement as a clever marketing move that transformed a public disagreement into entertaining content.

What Was Samay Raina And Mukesh Khanna’s Public Feud?
The tension between Samay and Mukesh dates back to the controversy surrounding India's Got Latent. Following multiple FIRs linked to remarks made on the show, Mukesh Khanna openly criticised Samay Raina through social media posts and interviews.
Khanna had accused the comedian of crossing limits and strongly opposed the return of the show. Their differences resurfaced when Raina referenced both Khanna and Shaktimaan in his stand-up special Still Alive.
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India's Got Latent Returns
Meanwhile, India's Got Latent has returned with a new season. The first episode featured Alia Bhatt and Sharvari promoting their upcoming film Alpha.
Raina had promised cleaner content for the new season. While some viewers felt the comedian appeared more cautious than before, others appreciated his efforts to maintain a more responsible tone.




