Cinema VinesA teacher and social media personality from Bihar, Sakshi Jha, has become the latest subject of controversy after her appearance on Samay Raina’s Netflix show India’s Got Talent Season 2. In the third episode, which premiered on Friday, Jha delivered an audition that many viewers found offensive, describing herself as a “man‑hater” and claiming she wants to “beat her husband after drinking.” Her remarks quickly went viral, sparking heated debate across social media platforms.
During the audition, Jha opened by declaring, “Hi, I am Sakshi, and I am a man‑hater… Basically, I get a kick out of wrecking men’s egos.” She went on to explain that her disdain was not limited to men in general, adding that she also harboured resentment towards her father and brother. She added, “My friends tell me, ‘Sakshi, you’re so lame.’ Fine, maybe I am. I feel like I’ll never be able to become a great person, no matter how hard I try, because I’m a woman, right? In this generation, being a woman is pure trauma.” She concluded by stating, “I literally don’t hate any caste, but I hate men. What do men even have to be so proud of? They act like, ‘I am a man.’ Seriously? Were you born from your father’s womb? It was a woman who gave birth to you, wasn’t it?”
Jha’s statements were met with an immediate and unanimous response from the judging panel. Host Samay Raina, along with judges Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram and Yashraj Mehra, awarded her zero points from every judge, making her the first contestant in the season to receive a clean sweep of zeros. The panel’s decision was widely discussed on social media, with many users praising the judges for standing up against hateful rhetoric.
The controversy has reignited discussions about the role of social media creators in shaping public discourse and the responsibilities of reality‑TV platforms in moderating content. While some defend Jha’s right to free expression, others argue that her remarks cross the line into harassment and misogyny. The episode’s release has prompted a broader conversation about gender dynamics and the limits of comedic performance on mainstream television.
