Sakshi Jha Receives Unanimous Zero Points on India’s Got Latent
Sakshi Jha, a teacher and social media creator from Bihar, has become the first contestant in the second season of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent to receive a unanimous score of zero from the judging panel. Her appearance in the show’s third episode, which premiered on Netflix, triggered a widespread social media backlash following her performance and interaction with the judges.
During her audition, Jha introduced herself as a “man-hater.” Throughout her set, she claimed to derive satisfaction from wrecking men’s egos
and expressed resentment toward her father, brother, and grandfather.
Controversial Remarks and Panel Reaction
The panel, consisting of Samay Raina, Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram, and Yashraj Mehra, remained unimpressed by Jha’s set. Beyond her stage performance, Jha’s audition form included a written goal stating, pati ko daru pi ke marna hai
(to beat her husband after drinking). When asked to elaborate on this by the panel, Jha confirmed her intent, stating she truly wanted to do so.
The judges’ rejection was absolute, with all five members awarding her zero points. Host Samay Raina also prompted the studio audience to rate the performance, and the crowd responded by chanting “zero.” Despite the panel’s unanimous score, Jha rated her own performance an eight out of ten.
The interaction also touched upon her views on marriage and motherhood. Jha stated she would be willing to marry a “good man” to have a child, defining a good man as one who is “joru ka gulam” (blindly follows his wife). Following the performance, judge Raghu Ram remarked, Because of you, people will love men a lot more.
Online Backlash and Debate on Feminism
Clips of the audition circulated rapidly on social media, drawing criticism from users who characterized her remarks as “toxic feminism” and a “mockery” of the feminist movement. Many viewers expressed embarrassment, arguing that Jha’s comments conflated misandry with the fight against patriarchy.
The discourse highlighted a divide in how the performance was perceived. While many users condemned the content as “cringe” or attention-seeking, others criticized the show itself, questioning the environment that allows such segments to proceed. Some commentators suggested that Jha’s appearance was a deliberate attempt to generate viral engagement, noting that her social media presence includes the bio, Patriarchy’s worst nightmare.
Context of the Show and Contestant Background
Jha, who has over 14,000 followers on Instagram, joined a fresh batch of contestants in the third episode. Her appearance was notable not only for the judges’ unanimous score but also for her subsequent interaction with another contestant, Shivam Verma, which was cited by the show as a memorable segment of the episode.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Show Status | Season 2, Episode 3 |
| Judging Score | Unanimous 0/10 |
| Contestant Origin | Bihar |
| Professional Background | Teacher and social media creator |
