New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- The year 2025 proved turbulent for Indian digital culture, with a number of high-profile influencers and entertainers finding themselves at the centre of public controversy.

Several prominent figures - including comedian Samay Raina, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, political satirist Kunal Kamra and social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid - were embroiled in legal inquiries and social media backlash that sparked wide discussion across political, legal and cultural spheres. The controversies ranged from alleged obscenity and offensive content to sharp disputes over freedom of speech and public decency.

Comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina was one of the most prominent figures caught up in 2025's d...