Samay Raina Felicitated by Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis; Comedian Jokes About Past Cyber Cell Run-In
At a cyber safety awareness event in Mumbai, comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina turned his previous legal troubles into a punchline after being felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The event, held at the Sahyadri Guest House, marked the launch of Maharashtra Cyber’s new awareness initiatives.
Popular comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina took center stage at a cyber-safety event in Mumbai, turning his previous legal troubles into a punchline after being felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The event, held at the Sahyadri Guest House, marked the launch of Maharashtra Cyber’s new awareness initiatives - including a short film warning against "digital arrest" scams and the official "1930 Maharashtra Cyber Anthem." Several prominent film personalities, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sharad Kelkar, Sonali Bendre, Javed Jaffrey, and singer Sunidhi Chauhan, were also honored for contributing to the campaign. 'Took the Court for a Ride': Supreme Court Slams 'Self-Styled Youth Icons' Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia Over Non-Compliance.
Samay Raina Jokes at His Own Felicitation - Watch Video:
Samay Raina's Lighthearted Nod to His Controversial Past
Accepting his felicitation, Samay Raina poked fun at his prior brush with the law - stemming from a controversy surrounding his web show India’s Got Latent - leaving the audience in splits. "Sir, thank you so much for the felicitation. Maharashtra Cyber aur mera rishta bahut time se chalta aa raha hai (Maharashtra Cyber and I go way back]." He continued joking about the state's cyber helpline number, saying, "And yeah, 1930 is really a great number, sir. Maine toh save kiya hai, kyunki kai baar mujhe wahin se call aata hai (I have saved the number because I often get calls from there)." Maharashtra: No Such Thing as 'digital Arrest'; in Case of Cyber Fraud, Contact Helpline '1930' Immediately, Says CM Fadnavis.
Raina added that the state's cyber wing is exceptionally proactive, noting, "Whether you are in the US or in India, they will catch you." He wrapped up his speech with a final quip: "Today is the first time a Cyber Cell officer went to a comedian's house in the morning... and instead of picking him up, it resulted in a felicitation!"
Maharashtra's Focus on Cyber Safety
CM Devendra Fadnavis emphasised the urgent need for public vigilance against rising cyber fraud, particularly "digital arrest" scams where criminals pose as law enforcement or government officials to extort money. Fadnavis urged citizens not to panic under such tactics and to immediately dial the **1930** helpline if targeted.
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