‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: I Was Paid For The Interview, Says Rakhi Sawant On Being Summoned

Mumbai: Actress Rakhi Sawant, known for her bold and controversial comments, was recently summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ case as she was one of the guests on the roast show.

Rakhi shared a video message in which she is seen expressing her disbelief and questioning the authorities for summoning her for no fault of hers.

The actress said that she is an artist and was paid for the interview, and she never abused anyone on the show.

She stated that there’s no use sending her summons as she has no money and asked authorities to first stop the rape cases in the country.

In the video, shared by a paparazzo, Rakhi is heard saying, “Mujhe summon bhejne ka matlab nahi hai doston. Aap mereko video call kariye, main aapke sare sawalon ka jawab dene ke liye tayaar hoon. Maine ek artist hoon, mujhe paise deke interview le liye bulaya gaya tha. Aur maine interview diya hain, aur maine to kisiko galiyan bhi nahi di. To mereko summon bhejneka matlab nahi hai. (What is the logic behind sending me summons? You video call me; I’ll answer every question. I am an artist who was paid to be present for an interview. I didn’t even cuss at anyone).”

She added, “First, solve the rape cases that have been pending for years. Main toh bhikaran hoon, mere paas ek rupaya bhi nahi hain ki aapko de saku. (I am a beggar who doesn’t have money to give you) I stay in Dubai and have no work at all. There’s no use calling me. Every day women get raped, have some empathy for them and their parents. Punish their criminals first. Please, I request everyone. Humne to koi gunaah nahi kiya, hum to white collar hain. (I am white collar and have done no crime).”

According to a PTI report, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell probing the case in connection with the roast show, ‘India’s Got Latent’, summoned Rakhi to record her statement on February 27.

The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has summoned more than 50 people, including comedians, content creators and social media influencers, who participated in the Samay Raina hosted show.

A case has been registered against Ranveer and others for his alleged objectionable remarks on the show.

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