Comedian and chess enthusiast Samay Raina recently shared a lighthearted moment with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, offering fans a fun crossover of comedy, cinema, and strategy. As Aamir continues promoting his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, the two faced off in a friendly game of chess—filled with playful banter, witty jabs, and a cheeky nod to Laal Singh Chaddha. The video, now gaining attention online, gives a glimpse of Aamir’s competitive streak and Samay’s trademark humour, even as the latter navigates a turbulent phase in his career.In the clip shared by Samay Raina, Aamir appeared confident as he asked for the game to be fully recorded, joking that he was going to win. When Samay made a misstep during the match, Aamir pointed it out with a playful remark, suggesting his opponent had slipped up. As the game progressed and Samay tried to figure out Aamir’s move, the actor light-heartedly hinted that he wasn’t as inexperienced as he might seem.As the match tilted in Aamir’s favour, Samay tried to lighten the mood with a joke, but Aamir stayed focused and asked not to be distracted. After securing the win, Aamir playfully told Samay he should feel proud to have lost to him. Samay, keeping the banter going, responded with a witty reference to Laal Singh Chaddha. Before leaving, Aamir reminded Samay to upload the clip, ensuring the moment would be shared with viewers.Samay Raina’s rising career hit a rough patch when his show India’s Got Latent faced backlash over an episode featuring Ranveer Allahabadia, Apoorva Mukhija, and others. The group was booked for using obscene language, leading to multiple FIRs being filed. Following the controversy, Samay took down all episodes of the show from YouTube, and his stand-up performances across India were cancelled. He is currently touring the UK with his comedy act.
