Mukesh Khanna's Surprise Ad Collab With Samay Raina After His 'Fit To Sit On A Donkey' Remark Divides Internet

An unexpected collaboration between comedian Samay Raina and veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has currently sparked buzz on social media. Users are stunned to witness them appearing sin a new commercial whereas, months before, they both were caught exchanging sharp remarks against each other publicly.

The war of words eventually started during the controversy India's Got Latent.

On Monday, Samay shared an advertisement for Ai+ Smartphone on Instagram featuring himself and the iconic Shaktimaan actor. The promotional video quickly grabbed attention, not only for its humorous script but also because it brought together two personalities who were recently at odds.

What Is There In The Advertisement?

The ad opens with Samay speaking on the phone and saying, "Thanks, yaar. The show is returning now. As they say, darkness doesn't prevail for long." Following this, Mukesh Khanna makes his entry as Shaktimaan.

Samay questions, "What are you doing on my rooftop, sir?"

Mukesh responds, "Teri tedhi dum seedhi karne aaya hoon, Samay Raina (I am here to put you in line, Samay Raina)."

Samay jokes that he is uncomfortable being on a rooftop with him and suggests they move indoors. Mukesh then fires back, "3 FIR hone ke baad bhi tum sudhre nahi na? Tera muh kala karna hi padega (Even after three FIRs were filed against you, you still haven't changed, have you? We will have to blacken your face)."

Samay quickly counters, "Then there'll be one more FIR against you for doing blackface, right?" The remarks make Mukesh much frustrated.

"Phirse ghinone jokes. Phirse kutta aakar keh raha hai ki meri dum tedhi hai. Kutta kabhi bhi aakar nahi kehta ki dekho dekho meri dum tedhi hai. Tumhari issi gandi bhasha se logon ka dimaag kharab ho gaya hai. Tum Hindustan mein rehte ho par tumhare jokes ashleel American style ke hain. Joote Japanese hain aur shirt Canada ki (Such disgusting jokes. Once again, a dog comes along and says that my tail is crooked. A dog never goes around saying, 'Look, look, my tail is crooked.' It is because of this filthy language of yours that people's minds have become corrupted. You live in India, but your jokes are vulgar and American in style. Your shoes are Japanese and your shirt is Canadian)."
The ad concludes with Samay showcasing the smartphone and highlighting that it is manufactured in India.

Internet Gives Mixed Reaction Towards The 'Unexpected Collab'

The collaboration quickly became a talking point online, with many users expressing disbelief over, witnessing the duo share screen space after their recent disagreements.
One fan wrote, "Totally unexpected collab before GTA 6." Another commented, "Hahaha, collab no one imagined." Several others echoed similar sentiments, calling it a "legendary" and "unexpected" crossover.

A section of social media users questioned Mukesh Khanna's decision to collaborate with Samay after previously criticising him so strongly. One comment read, "Shaktimaan bhi bik gaya (Even Shaktimaan has sold out)."

Another user remarked, "It feels like creating controversy with Samay is good for your bank balance, as he ends up collaborating with every hater and humbling them too."

A third wrote, "Shaktimaan ki neeyat badal gayi (Shaktimaan's motives have changed)."

Similar criticism surfaced on X, where one user posted, "Mukesh Khanna was brutally abusing Samay Raina for 'destroying culture' just a few days back. Today, Shaktimaan is happily shooting a commercial with the same Samay Raina. Now he's milking his success to stay relevant. Absolute hypocrisy!"

Another added, "He is the same person who was demanding Samay's arrest after the India's Got Latent Season 1 controversy. Where are his sanskar and moral values now? Did he sell them for some money?"

When Mukesh Khanna Called Samay 'Shameless'

The collaboration is particularly surprising given the intensity of their recent feud.
Earlier this year, after Samay appeared to take a dig at Mukesh Khanna and Shaktimaan during his comedy special Still Alive, the actor responded with a strongly worded statement on social media.

He wrote, "Samay Raina tu sirf gadhe par baithne ke layak hai voh bhi muh kala karke (Samay Raina, you're only fit to sit on a donkey - and that too with your face blackened)."

Mukesh further added, "The whole country has scolded him and condemned him. Yet he has come back shamelessly. Now only one thing remains... blacken his face, parade him on a donkey through the cities of the country, and shower him with insults. Let children throw eggs and tomatoes at him because he has insulted their superhero Shaktimaan."

The Background of the Controversy

The dispute traces back to February 2025, when comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on India's Got Latent triggered widespread criticism online. The backlash eventually led to FIRs being filed against both Ranveer and Samay.

At the time, Mukesh Khanna was among the public figures who strongly condemned the show and its content, describing it as inappropriate and calling for stricter action against those involved.

Which is why seeing Samay Raina and Mukesh Khanna sharing screen space today has become one of the most talked-about and unexpected entertainment crossovers on social media.