Prakhar Gupta x Samay Raina | PGX#41

The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

In episode 41 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, we deeply dive into Samay Raina's life, uncovering previously untold aspects of his journey. This fascinating conversation explores Raina's childhood experiences, his personal life, and the nuances of his relationship with his parents. For the first time, Samay opens up about topics he has never before discussed publicly. Samay Raina @SamayRainaOfficial is an Indian stand-up comedian, chess player, and content creator who has gained significant popularity recently. His popularity soared during the COVID-19 pandemic when he started streaming chess online, combining his passion for the game with his comedic talent. He has since become known for hosting chess tournaments featuring celebrities and professional players and for his stand-up specials and YouTube content.

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - Samay on being a Dark Comedian04:58 - Samay's bullying incidents in school20:19 - How did Samay start Standup Comedy?23:40 - Samay's process of writing jokes34:30 - How much does Samay earn48:03 - Hilarious JEE Story52:17 - Samay on Seedhe Maut and SOS beef56:55 - Samay addresses his Twitter Controversy59:02 - Prakhar talks about bouncing back from his Darkest Phase1:00:00 - The incident that gave Samay health anxiety1:04:32 - Samay's Biggest Fear1:10:46 - Samay and Prakhar talk about Lockdown Streaming Days