Anupam Kher calls comedian Samay Raina excellent at the age of 28, shares life lessons
Actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional note after meeting comedian Samay Raina and his parents at his acting school. He praised Time’s humor, humility, and reflected on life’s lessons about making mistakes and learning from them.
Actor Anupam Kher recently met comedian Samay Raina along with his parents. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Anupam described Samay as brilliant and praised the warmth and decency of his family.
In a post on X, Anupam mentioned that Samay visited his acting school with his parents, Pushkar and Sweety. He highlighted the family’s roots as Kashmiri Pandits and expressed appreciation for their hospitality.
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Anupam Kher praised Samay Raina
Anupam said that while Samay is sharp and funny on screen, he has displayed a protective nature towards his parents off-screen. The actor found this quality particularly endearing.
The actor, at 28, has excellent timing and a sense of humor, adding, “I really think he’s a genius…almost.” Their meeting also included light-hearted moments as both attempted to tell jokes, each failing in turn, which Anupam found very humanizing.
life lessons and more
Reflecting on the encounter, Anupam shared a broader message about life. He said that difficult times provide an opportunity to stop and learn, if the lessons are learned then one becomes invincible.
Expressing his gratitude, Anupam thanked the time and his parents for this memorable journey. He also promised Sweety ji that on his next visit to Mumbai he would introduce her to his mother.
Upcoming works and past controversies
On the professional front, Anupam Kher will be next seen in the film Khosla’s Nest 2.
Meanwhile, Samay Raina faced controversy in May 2025 when an FIR was filed against him and other public figures for allegedly promoting obscenity in the show. India’s Got Latent. The issue arose after a viral clip of a joke by Ranveer Allahbadia went viral, causing outrage among people. Despite the controversy, Samay has continued to perform comedy shows internationally.