Comedian Samay Raina has denied rumours that he is dating fellow comedian Sharon Verma after their interactions on India’s Got Latent 2 led viewers to speculate about a possible relationship. During an Instagram question-and-answer session, Samay Raina directly addressed the dating speculation and said, ‘No brother, just internet doing its thing.’
The rumour gained attention after Sharon Verma appeared as a panellist on the second season of India’s Got Latent. Her return to the show came after she had earlier appeared as a contestant during its first season in 2024.
Sharon and Samay’s exchanges during the Season 2 episode became a talking point on social media. The two comedians traded jokes about their respective backgrounds, with Sharon being from Bihar and Samay Raina having a Kashmiri Pandit background.
Their on-screen banter led some viewers to interpret their chemistry as romantic interest. Clips and edits featuring the two circulated online, with fans speculating that their equation could extend beyond the show.
Raina addressed the speculation during an Instagram AMA after asking followers to send genuine questions. A fan asked, ‘Are you dating Sharon?’ Samay Raina shared the question on his Instagram Story and replied, ‘No brother, just internet doing its thing.’
Sharon has also addressed questions about her personal life. During a separate social media interaction, when asked whether she was dating anyone, she responded, ‘Nope!!! the only dates I have are my tour dates.’
How the dating rumours began
The speculation followed the episode in which Sharon joined the panel alongside Orry, Archana Puran Singh and Nishant Suri. Samay Raina and Sharon exchanged several jokes during the programme, including references to Bihar and Kashmir.
Samay Raina introduced Sharon with a joke about her Bihar roots, while Sharon responded with a joke about Raina’s Kashmiri identity. Their exchange became one of the most discussed parts of the episode and also drew criticism from some viewers and political figures over the references to regional and community issues.
The episode generated substantial online attention beyond the dating speculation. Reports said the instalment featuring Orry, Archana Puran Singh, Sharon Verma and Nishant Suri became one of the most-watched episodes of the second season, with a reported 15.8 million views in seven hours and 42 minutes.
Samay Raina’s other dating rumours
SamayRaina has previously been linked by fans with actor Medha Shankr. The speculation resurfaced after Shankr appeared on India’s Got Latent 2 alongside Varun Dhawan, Sharon Verma and Nishant Tanwar.
During one segment, Samay Raina was asked to name his closest friend on the panel and chose Medha. The moment renewed online discussion about their relationship, although neither Raina nor Shankr has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
SamayRaina’s latest response specifically addresses the rumours involving Sharon Verma. Based on his statement, he has denied that the two are in a romantic relationship, while Sharon’s own response has also indicated that she is not dating anyone.
India’s Got Latent 2 continues to feature SamayRaina as host, with comedians and celebrities appearing as guest panellists. The latest dating speculation has therefore been linked to the pair’s on-screen interactions rather than any confirmed relationship outside the show.