A harmless-looking T-shirt became the centre of attention at Aryan Khan’s directorial debut premiere, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Stand-up comedian Samay Raina made a humorous statement with his ‘Say No To Cruise’ tee – a clever reference to Aryan’s 2021 cruise party and arrest drama. The instant brought smiles, curiosity, and even reactions from Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan, too, as narrated by actor Raghav Juyal in a recent podcast, who happened to be present himself to see the drama unfold.
When a T-shirt Became the Talk of the Night
At the premiere of Aryan Khan’s Netflix series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, comedian Samay Raina surprised the audience by wearing a black t-shirt boldly hollering ‘Say No To Cruise‘ – a clever play on words on Aryan’s very public cruise-ship scandal. The t-shirt quickly became the night’s gossip, and everyone wondered: how would the Khans handle it?
Raghav Juyal Spills the Reactions
Actor Raghav Juyal, who was present at the moment, laughed while recounting how Samay went around the event showing off the shirt to nearly everyone. He told Aryan joined in on the laughter, openly enjoying Samay’s undisputed sense of humour, and that the crowd was in stitches. As for Shah Rukh Khan, Raghav recounted that even he couldn’t help but laugh – he reportedly treated it with a father-like sense of humour, joking about how he treats everyone as his “beta” (son).
Bold Move or Controversial Hue?
The message on the tee resonated so much because it touched on a chapter that had made headlines in the past: Aryan’s arrest by the NCB in 2021 at a cruise bash said to involve drugs, a case that subsequently saw him cleared. Samay’s t-shirt was obviously more than fashion – it was an incitement and a satirical remark in one. Most fans described it as gutsy and smart; others labelled it edgy or tasteless. Either way, it made an impact, effectively doing its primary purpose.
What This Moment Reveals
This is a turning point in celebrity culture, where celebrities are more willing to be included in the joke, and satire is no longer in secret. Aryan laughing with it, SRK going along with the humour, and Samay defending his decision – it’s a combination of brashness, confidence, and faith in the packaging of humour. If one T‐shirt can generate this kind of energy, think what a whole series of bashing the Bollywood industry will do to viewers.
