Salma Deewani, another Hyderabadi makes waves on Samay Raina’s IGL 2

Mumbai: Who would have thought that a Hyderabadi woman speaking in her signature Dakhani Urdu could leave comedian Samay Raina speechless on his own show? Well, actress and performer Bhagyashree Tarke has managed to grab everyone’s attention with her hilarious appearance on India’s Got Latent.

Bhagyashree, who plays the character ‘Salma Deewani’, is receiving immense love on social media for her authentic Hyderabadi accent, witty punchlines and, most importantly, her savage roast of Samay Raina.

Salma Deewani’s hilarious dig at Samay Raina

During her appearance, Bhagyashree delivered a punchline that had the entire panel laughing.

Speaking in her signature Hyderabadi style, she said, “Aurat bachi gaali diye toh badnaam hojati, lekin marad loga kaise hai aap gaali diye toh kuch bhi nai,” pointing towards Samay Raina, before adding, “Award de dete aapku.”

Her remark, which playfully highlighted how women are judged for using abusive language while male comedians are celebrated for the same, received a standing ovation from the panel, including Balraj Ghai, Aashish Solanki, Huma Qureshi and Samay Raina himself.

The moment has now become a talking point online, with viewers particularly enjoying her effortless delivery and the unmistakable Hyderabadi flavour of her comedy.

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Hyderabadis cannot stop praising her

A clip of Bhagyashree’s performance, shared on the official Instagram page of India’s Got Latent, has attracted massive attention, with over 1 million within hours of being posted.

Avinash Agarwal, a 38-year-old stand-up comedian and voice artist from Hyderabad, who went viral as the “Hyderabadi Trump” after winning the premiere episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 in June 2026 also commented saying, “HYDERABAD IN DA HOUSE! Killer.”

While one user commented, “Hyderabadi banger yahhhh!!”, another wrote, “Sister directly attacked Samay bro on his face.”

Several viewers were equally impressed by her accent. One commented, “The Hyderabadi Hindi that I yearn to listen everyday,” while another wrote, “This is the right Hyderabadi Hindi.”

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For Hyderabadis, the performance was more than just another comedy act. It was a refreshing moment of seeing their local language, humour and cultural identity getting the spotlight on a popular national platform.

With her expressive storytelling, sharp comic timing and unapologetic Dakhani style, Bhagyashree’s Salma Deewani has certainly struck a chord with audiences, especially those who grew up listening to the city’s unique dialect.

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Meanwhile, the latest exclusive episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 features Huma Qureshi along with host Samay Raina, comedian Krushna Abhishek, stand-up comic Ashish Solanki, and regular panelist Balraj Singh Ghai.

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