“You’re Literally Toxic In Life”: Huma Qureshi’s Quick Comeback To Samay Raina’s Toxic Box Office Jibe On India’s Got Latent 2
Samay Raina joked about Toxic’s box office on India’s Got Latent 2. Huma Qureshi shot back that he’s “toxic in life.” Here’s the full exchange.
Huma Qureshi’s appearance on Samay Raina’s “India’s Got Latent 2” produced one of the season’s more shareable moments. The host, known for roasting guests, opened by teasing her about the performance of her recent film “Toxic.” He remarked that people usually appear on his show and then their film flops, and that she was the first to flop first and then arrive.
The Comeback
Huma was quick with a reply that played on the film’s title. She said she had only acted in a film called “Toxic,” while Samay was “literally toxic in life.” Raina came back with “But at least people watch me,” to which Huma said hate-watching was a trend that boosts viewership, hinting that this could be why his show tops charts. Samay laughed and applied the same logic to the film, reminding her that its trailer contained several intimate scenes. Huma ended by joking that Samay speaks politely while inviting guests but becomes venomous on the show.
The Film Behind The Joke
“Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. It received an “A” certificate and, reports say, was cleared by the censors without cuts. After a strong opening, its box office run has been described as underwhelming against expectations, with earnings reportedly under ₹350 crore, and reviews criticised its screenplay and emotional depth. Collection figures vary across trackers.
