Samay Raina Picks Medha Shankr as His Best Friend Amid Dating Buzz

Samay Raina and Medha Shankr have once again found themselves at the centre of online chatter after a playful moment on India’s Got Latent 2.

During the latest episode, magician Kabir Sharma asked Samay to name his closest friend among the people sitting on the panel. Without much hesitation, the comedian chose Medha.

The seemingly simple exchange immediately stood out because Samay and Medha have been the subject of dating speculation for several months. Neither has publicly confirmed that they are in a relationship, but their friendship and appearances together have continued to attract attention.

Samay Raina chooses Medha as his closest friend

The moment happened while Kabir was performing a magic trick involving Samay’s phone.

The magician had placed Samay’s phone inside one of three envelopes. Whenever Samay answered a question incorrectly, Kabir would smash one of the envelopes with a hammer.

In the middle of the act, Kabir brought up Samay’s friend Balraj Singh Ghai, who was not part of the panel that day.

He then asked Samay who his best friend on the panel was.

Samay chose Medha.

Kabir subsequently asked Medha to select one of the envelopes as the trick continued.

While the exchange was part of the show’s light-hearted format, Samay’s choice naturally caught viewers’ attention because of the ongoing interest in his equation with Medha.

Medha also gets involved in another prank

Medha later became the focus of another playful moment during the episode.

Samay selected her to receive what was presented as a mystery gift. She was given several potentially exciting options, including a car, a MacBook, $1,000 and an iPhone.

The eventual “prize” turned out to be considerably different: a hug from Kabir.

Samay and Varun Dhawan, who was also part of the episode, appeared surprised by the outcome, while Medha seemed to take the joke in good spirits.

Kabir even joked about the hug being intended for her.

Samay then turned toward Medha and joked about the prize, calling it the worst possible outcome. Medha, however, appeared happy with the gesture and described the hug as pretty good.

The exchange added another humorous moment between the comedian and actress during the episode.

Why Samay and Medha’s friendship attracts attention

On its own, Samay naming Medha as his best friend does not confirm a romantic relationship.

However, the moment arrives against a backdrop of months of speculation about the pair.

Samay and Medha have been seen in similar social and entertainment circles, and their comfortable equation has repeatedly prompted fans and social media users to wonder whether their friendship could be something more.

Neither celebrity has publicly confirmed those rumours.

That distinction is important, particularly when casual interactions between celebrities are frequently interpreted as evidence of a relationship online.

Have Samay Raina and Medha Shankr confirmed their relationship?

No.

There has been continued speculation surrounding Samay and Medha, but neither has publicly confirmed that they are dating.

The rumours have been fuelled by their appearances at some of the same events and reports about them being spotted together.

The two were reportedly seen at the Mumbai premiere of Anandam in June. Another appearance at the same location generated further social media discussion after reports suggested they left separately after noticing paparazzi.

More recently, a Filmfare report claimed that Samay and Medha were spotted on the same flight and later at Mumbai Airport.

Those reports have added fuel to the speculation, but they do not independently establish that the two are romantically involved.

Samay’s friendship with Varun Dhawan

Medha is not the only celebrity known to share a friendly equation with Samay.

The comedian also shares a friendship with Varun Dhawan, and the two have reportedly crossed paths at the same gym.

Their casual interactions and jokes have also occasionally attracted attention online.

Samay’s social circle therefore includes several entertainment personalities, making it difficult to draw conclusions about his relationship with any particular person solely from public appearances.

What happened on ‘India’s Got Latent 2’?

The latest episode offered plenty of the informal humour associated with India’s Got Latent.

Kabir’s magic act created the setting for Samay to identify Medha as his closest friend on the panel, while Medha subsequently became the target of another surprise involving the mystery gift.

Neither exchange directly addressed the dating rumours surrounding the two.

Instead, it highlighted the easy and playful rapport they share — something that fans have been watching closely.

What’s next for Samay and Medha?

For now, the nature of Samay and Medha’s relationship remains a matter of public speculation.

Their latest interaction may give fans another reason to discuss their friendship, but it does not amount to confirmation of a romance.

With India’s Got Latent 2 now streaming on Netflix, viewers can watch the episode and judge the playful exchange for themselves.