Highlights
- Samay Raina took a playful dig at Toxic during Huma Qureshi's appearance on India's Got Latent.
- Huma hit back by calling the comedian "toxic in life".
- The exchange also saw the two joke about hate-watching and the film's intimate scenes.
Comedian Samay Raina had a sharp response ready when actor Huma Qureshi appeared on India's Got Latent. During the episode, he poked fun at the box-office performance of her film Toxic, prompting a quick comeback from the actor.
Huma, who played Elizabeth in Yash's film, was among the celebrity guests on the show. Samay used the opportunity to joke about the film's commercial performance, turning the conversation into a playful exchange.
Samay Raina takes a dig at Toxic's box-office performance
Addressing Huma, Samay said, "Usually people come on India's Got Latent, and then their movie flops. You're the first one to flop a movie and then show up here."
Huma was quick to respond. "Dude, I just acted in a movie named Toxic, you're literally toxic in life," she said.
Samay then added, "But at least people watch me."
The exchange continued when Huma joked that hate-watching also contributes to high viewership figures these days, suggesting that this could explain the popularity of India's Got Latent. Samay laughed and suggested that the same could be said about Toxic.
Huma Qureshi and Samay joke about the film's intimate scenes
Samay also brought up the intimate scenes featured in the film's trailer, saying he had already seen several such moments before the movie's release.
Huma laughed at his comments and pointed out the difference between Samay's behavior when inviting guests onto the show and how he speaks once they arrive.
She joked that he is very well-spoken during the invitations but starts "spitting out poison" during the episode.
What to know about Yash's Toxic
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups stars Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi.
The film was released in theaters on August 26 and drew mixed reactions, with criticism directed at its violence, intimate scenes and treatment of female characters.
The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the film with an A certificate and no cuts, according to reports.
Hindustan Times' review also questioned the film's portrayal of its central character, arguing that its attempt to present him as an antihero came after repeatedly indulging his behavior.
