The Bihar-based contestant, who has over 14000 followers on Instagram, drew widespread criticism after introducing herself as a “man-hater" during her audition and making several controversial remarks about men, marriage and her family.
Sakshi Jha Introduces Herself As A ‘Man-Hater’During her introduction, Sakshi openly described herself as a “man-hater."
The remarks failed to impress the panel comprising Samay Raina, Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram and Yashraj Mehra.
Reality TV shows like India's Got Latent Season 2 handle controversial contestants by featuring their auditions and remarks, which can lead to widespread criticism and online debate.
Sakshi Jha, a teacher from Bihar, is facing criticism and a social media storm after calling herself a "man-hater" on India's Got Latent Season 2 and making controversial remarks about men and marriage.
Bihar Teacher Calls Herself A 'Man-Hater', Gets Zero From Every Judge On India's Got Latent 2; Internet Says 'This Is Not Feminism'
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Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 10:03 IST
Teacher and content creator Sakshi Jha is facing criticism after calling herself a "man-hater" on India's Got Latent Season 2. Her remarks on men and marriage sparked debate online
Sakshi Jha's audition on India's Got Latent Season 2 has gone viral for all the wrong reasons (Image-Instagram/@Indiasgotlatent)
Teacher and content creator Sakshi Jha has landed in the middle of a social media storm following her appearance on India’s Got Latent Season 2. The Bihar-based contestant, who has over 14000 followers on Instagram, drew widespread criticism after introducing herself as a “man-hater" during her audition and making several controversial remarks about men, marriage and her family.
The third episode of the latest season on Netflix quickly gained traction online, with clips from Sakshi’s audition circulating across social media platforms. While she appeared confident throughout her performance, her comments divided viewers and eventually earned her the lowest possible score from every member of the judging panel.
Sakshi Jha Introduces Herself As A ‘Man-Hater’
During her introduction, Sakshi openly described herself as a “man-hater." Her Instagram bio further reflects a similar stance, reading, “Patriarchy’s worst nightmare." As the conversation progressed, she revealed that her boyfriend had cheated on her.
Reacting to the revelation, host Samay Raina asked why someone would cheat on her. Sakshi responded by saying that perhaps it was because she is a “man-hater."
She also made a controversial statement while speaking about her future, saying she wanted to hit her future husband with a belt after drinking alcohol. During the audition, she wrote, “Pati ko daru pi ke marna hai," as part of her answer. She further claimed that her dislike for men extended to members of her own family, including her father and brother.
The remarks failed to impress the panel comprising Samay Raina, Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani, Raghu Ram and Yashraj Mehra. All five judges awarded her zero points, making her the first contestant in the second season to receive a unanimous zero from the entire panel. Despite the verdict, Sakshi rated her own performance an eight.
At one point, Samay asked her, “Who hurt you yaar?" To this, Sakshi replied, “Mens." Samay then responded by saying, “This is why we say, ‘Educate girl child.'"
The awkward exchange continued when Samay asked the audience to score her performance. The crowd responded by chanting, “Zero," further highlighting the panel’s reaction.
Internet Divided Over Viral Audition
As clips from the audition spread online, social media users flooded the comment sections with mixed reactions. While many criticised Sakshi’s remarks, others questioned the nature of the show itself.
One user wrote, “Most entertaining part of the episode…the girl sacrificed herself and decided to attend a humiliation ritual."
Another commented, “This is not feminism!! She just sayinh everything that opposes feminism and calling herself a feminist 🤡"
Man hater girl from Bihar disowned her own father on India’s Got Latent just for some attention 🤡🤡Tanmay: How about your father, he’s also a man naSakshi: I told him, I genuinely hate him ewwwww Her mental condition was so bad that even the women on the show gave her 0… pic.twitter.com/nf1FO324vD — Raj (@idfcwau) July 17, 2026
A third user said, “Seeking attention by proudly humiliating your own parents isn’t bold—it’s embarrassing. If that clip reflects what was actually said, the backlash is hardly surprising. Respect and disagreement can coexist; contempt isn’t a personality trait."
Offering a different perspective, another user wrote, “This is such a misogynistic show why do some of u still enjoy it, sab unfunny, and please, how can people not fathom that children can end up hating their parents if they were mistreated, tumhe nhi krna Mt kro😭😭😭❓❓❓"
Another comment read, “She unironically represents most terminally online wannabe urban feminists while being from a tier 4 village herself."
One more user added, “LoL, she came for clout and fame, she knew these things will go viral Sure it will bring haters with engagement bit some fans too of this same ideology, she’ll be mainstream like others too In 1~2 years…"
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Key Questions Answered How do reality TV shows handle controversial contestants? Reality TV shows like India's Got Latent Season 2 handle controversial contestants by featuring their auditions and remarks, which can lead to widespread criticism and online debate. What is the public's reaction to 'man-hater' statements? Sakshi Jha, a teacher from Bihar, is facing criticism and a social media storm after calling herself a "man-hater" on India's Got Latent Season 2 and making controversial remarks about men and marriage. Her statements led to all judges awarding her zero points.
First Published: July 18, 2026, 10:03 IST
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