India's Got Latent Season 2 Episode 1 Winner: Who Won? Who Is Avinash Aggarwal 'Donald Trump' Guy?

India's Got Latent season 2 episode 1 winner: Samay Raina returned with India’s Got Latent Season 2 on June 20, and the first episode wasted no time in setting the tone. With Alia Bhatt and Sharvari joining the panel, the premiere leaned heavily into the show’s familiar mix of awkward humour, sharp one-liners and celebrity roasting.

The episode, which dropped at 7 PM IST, marked a major step-up for the format. Unlike the earlier season, which was available only on YouTube, the new season is being released simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube. Fresh episodes are scheduled to arrive every two weeks.

Samay Raina roasts Alia Bhatt in Latent Season 2 premiere

Alia Bhatt’s appearance became the centre of the episode almost immediately. As Samay welcomed the actor, he joked, “This is highest point of Latent and lowest point of her career.” The line drew laughter in the room and made it clear that the episode would not treat its star guest with the usual promotional softness.

Samay followed it up by telling Alia, “Alia ji yar, first of all I can't believe you are here.” Alia replied, “I'm kind of regretting it.” The exchange gave Samay the opening for another pointed joke. He said, “Maine bhi kiya tha Jigra dekh ke regret.”

Alia took the dig sportingly and thanked him for watching the film and contributing to its box office collection. That response helped keep the exchange playful rather than uncomfortable, which is often the line India’s Got Latent tries to walk with its celebrity guests.

The Jigra reference stood out because the film, led by Alia, had received mixed audience reactions after release. Samay’s joke worked because it was topical, but Alia’s answer also showed why her appearance suited the format. Instead of avoiding the jab, she leaned into it and kept the banter moving.

Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance also becomes a punchline

The roasting did not stop with films. During the episode, Samay also took a playful dig at Alia’s Cannes appearance. The moment came after Alia cracked a joke that landed well with the audience and the panel. Samay reacted by saying, “Alia ji, yaha aap funny ho gayin, Zakir bhai ke sath kya ho gaya tha?”

The joke appeared to refer to Alia’s earlier public interaction with Zakir Khan, which had become a talking point among viewers. Alia responded, “What can I say, tonight I'm still alive.” The comeback earned laughs from the audience and fellow panellists, and became one of the episode’s more talked-about moments.

For a mainstream Hindi film star, this kind of unscripted comic space can be tricky. Celebrity appearances often become guarded, especially when film promotion is involved. Alia’s willingness to absorb the jokes, reply quickly and stay in the rhythm of the room gave the premiere more energy than a standard promotional interview.

Sharvari, who appeared alongside Alia as part of the Alpha presence on the panel, was also part of the larger banter. The episode used both actors’ presence to build momentum around the upcoming project, but the tone remained closer to a comedy roast than a conventional entertainment show appearance.

Alpha delay joke adds to the episode’s Bollywood banter

Another moment came when Alia said she had watched Sunil Pal and Samay’s episode on Kapil Sharma’s show. Samay responded, “Aap sab dekhte ho yar, bhot time hai aapke pas.” He then added, “Isiliye Alpha itni delay ho rahi hai.”

The joke drew attention because Alpha is one of Alia and Sharvari’s anticipated upcoming projects. Samay continued the teasing by saying that Alia does only one film a year before asking about her next project. The exchange again turned a routine promotional cue into a comic set-up.

Alpha has already generated curiosity because of its casting and association with a larger action universe. Bringing Alia and Sharvari together on a show like India’s Got Latent gives the project visibility beyond traditional trailers, interviews and song launches. It also helps the film reach a younger digital audience that follows creator-led comedy closely.

That is also where the Netflix and YouTube release strategy becomes important. By retaining YouTube while adding Netflix, the show keeps its original internet audience and gains a wider streaming presence. For a format built on clips, reactions and social media circulation, that dual availability could significantly increase its reach.

Samay Raina’s comedy depends on how far guests allow him to go. The premiere worked largely because Alia did not resist the jokes or try to control the room. Her responses gave the episode its funniest stretches, while Sharvari’s presence added to the film-linked appeal of the panel.

With episodes set to release every two weeks, India’s Got Latent Season 2 appears to be aiming for bigger names, sharper online moments and a broader streaming footprint. The Alia Bhatt and Sharvari premiere suggests the show is keeping its roast-heavy identity intact, even as it moves into a larger entertainment space.

Who Is Avinash Aggarwal Aka Donald Trump? Meet India's Got Latent Season 2 Episode 1 Winner

It's time to send congratulatory messages to Avinash Agarwal, who portrayed Donald Trump in the first episode. Avinash Solaki, Balraj Ghai, Alia Bhatt gave him 10 marks while Sharvari rated him 9.5 out of 10.

Guess what? Samay Raina also rated him 10 out of 10, applauding him for his power-packed performance.