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Economic Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan vs Samay Raina: Comedian takes witty jab at 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failure in viral video. Watch
A viral video featuring Aamir Khan and comedian Samay Raina has caught fans' attention, showing the actor defeating Raina in a friendly chess match. As part of promotions for Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir displayed his strategic skills, while Samay kept the mood light with his signature humor. After losing, the comedian took a witty jab at Aamir's past film Laal Singh Chaddha, adding to the playful exchange. The video arrives as Raina slowly returns to public life following the controversy around his show India's Got Latent. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Aamir Dominates the Game Samay Raina's Career Amid Controversy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads ( Originally published on Jul 01, 2025 ) Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and comedian Samay Raina recently engaged in a friendly game of chess that quickly grabbed attention on social media. The match, shared by Samay on his Instagram, wasn't just about strategy—it turned into a humorous exchange that left fans entertained. As Aamir smoothly defeated the YouTuber, Samay took a playful jab at the actor's much-discussed film, Laal Singh Chaddha, adding a touch of satire to the already amusing video opens with Aamir Khan confidently settling into the match, requesting the crew to start recording. He cheekily announced his intent to win and warned that they would play for a full half-hour. As the match unfolded, Aamir pointed out Samay's errors with light-hearted comments, even telling him, 'You messed up, my friend.' Despite Samay's efforts to hold his ground, Aamir maintained his lead and brushed off distractions with focused the end of the game, as victory became imminent, Aamir reminded Samay that losing to him should be a matter of pride. Samay, unfazed, delivered a sharp one-liner in return, saying sometimes Laal Singh Chaddha moments happen—clearly referring to the film's commercial failure in a humorous context. The remark drew laughter from Aamir, showing the sporting spirit between the interaction comes at a time when Samay Raina is gradually returning to public content creation. Earlier this year, his YouTube reality show India's Got Latent came under fire due to an episode featuring offensive content. One particular moment involving podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia sparked backlash, resulting in FIRs and the eventual removal of all episodes from the internet. The controversy also led to the cancellation of Samay's live shows in Samay is focusing on his international comedy tour, performing in the UK, Europe, and other parts of the world. Known not just for his humor but also his influence in popularizing chess content online, Samay has been instrumental in merging entertainment with the sport. His earlier ventures, including the Chess Super League, have featured grandmasters and attracted significant audiences on Aamir Khan, the chess face-off was a refreshing change amid the promotions of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, which released on June 20. The movie, featuring Aamir and Genelia Deshmukh, has been performing well at the box office and has crossed Rs 130 crore. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film marks a return to form for Aamir after the lukewarm reception of Laal Singh Chaddha.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan vs Samay Raina: Comedian takes witty jab at 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failure in viral video. Watch
Aamir Dominates the Game Samay Raina's Career Amid Controversy Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and comedian Samay Raina recently engaged in a friendly game of chess that quickly grabbed attention on social media. The match, shared by Samay on his Instagram, wasn't just about strategy—it turned into a humorous exchange that left fans entertained. As Aamir smoothly defeated the YouTuber, Samay took a playful jab at the actor's much-discussed film, Laal Singh Chaddha, adding a touch of satire to the already amusing video opens with Aamir Khan confidently settling into the match, requesting the crew to start recording. He cheekily announced his intent to win and warned that they would play for a full half-hour. As the match unfolded, Aamir pointed out Samay's errors with light-hearted comments, even telling him, 'You messed up, my friend.' Despite Samay's efforts to hold his ground, Aamir maintained his lead and brushed off distractions with focused the end of the game, as victory became imminent, Aamir reminded Samay that losing to him should be a matter of pride. Samay, unfazed, delivered a sharp one-liner in return, saying sometimes Laal Singh Chaddha moments happen—clearly referring to the film's commercial failure in a humorous context. The remark drew laughter from Aamir, showing the sporting spirit between the interaction comes at a time when Samay Raina is gradually returning to public content creation. Earlier this year, his YouTube reality show India's Got Latent came under fire due to an episode featuring offensive content. One particular moment involving podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia sparked backlash, resulting in FIRs and the eventual removal of all episodes from the internet. The controversy also led to the cancellation of Samay's live shows in Samay is focusing on his international comedy tour, performing in the UK, Europe, and other parts of the world. Known not just for his humor but also his influence in popularizing chess content online, Samay has been instrumental in merging entertainment with the sport. His earlier ventures, including the Chess Super League, have featured grandmasters and attracted significant audiences on Aamir Khan, the chess face-off was a refreshing change amid the promotions of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, which released on June 20. The movie, featuring Aamir and Genelia Deshmukh, has been performing well at the box office and has crossed Rs 130 crore. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film marks a return to form for Aamir after the lukewarm reception of Laal Singh Chaddha.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Esports at Khelo India Youth Games: BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball at Patliputra event
Titles like BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball will debut at the ESports event of Khelo India on May 6-7 in the Patliputra Sports Complex. The demo event will feature titles that span mobile, console, and strategy-based formats like chess. BGMI has the highest participation nationwide, and will remain a popular hook. But the notable addition is of chess which most recently became part of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, which boasted a prize pool of $1.5 million (INR 12.6 crore) for the title. In India, majors NODWIN Gaming have on boarded e-chess and organised the Chess Super League, featuring national and international stars and also hosted Chess tournaments at DreamHack India 2024 across rapid and blitz formats. 'The inclusion of titles like BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 signals a big step forward for grassroots esports in India,' Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said in a press release. Rathee said Khelo India could be a great avenue to locate stars from Tier 1 & 2 cities. 'It's encouraging to see esports standing shoulder to shoulder with traditional sports, and the addition of Chess – bridging classical and digital strategy shows how in tune this initiative is with global trends. But this isn't just about tournaments. It's about creating real opportunities to discover talent from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, places that have been overlooked for too long, thus building the foundation for a future where Indian gamers don't just participate, they dominate on the world stage,' he added. S8UL, the global force in esports and gaming content, has signed Grandmasters Aravindh Chithambaram and Nihal Sarin to compete at the EWC 2025, but they will also field players across Street Fighter 6, as well as EAFC25, Call of Duty Warzone, Tekken 8, and Apex Legends at the prestigious tournament. Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL stated that Street Fighter 6 and chess would especially benefit. 'It is especially encouraging to see Street Fighter 6 and Chess recognised through a government-led initiative, at a time when S8UL will be representing India in these very titles at the upcoming Esports World Cup. This development is crucial for identifying and nurturing talent across a range of platforms and genres from the grassroots level. Such proactive support from the authorities is a strong indicator of the growing legitimacy of esports in India and a positive sign for the industry's future,' he adds. Bihar recently embraced the esports movement by organising the Bihar State Esports Open Championship and the Bihar Inter School and College Esports Championship over the past year. States like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Nagaland have also taken proactive steps to support and formalise grassroots esports programs, as per the release. Mikhail Bhuta, Co-Founder & Tech Lead, Dirtcube Interactive LLP was hopeful that Made-in-India esports-based games could be part of KIYG's future seasons. Pavan Kampelli won the bronze medal at the 2024 Asian Esports Games in Bangkok, while Esports will be an official medal sport at the 2026 Asian Games, and the first-ever Olympic Esports Games is scheduled to debut in 2027.
