Who is Sukrut Deo? India’s Got Latent contestant goes viral after performance; Samay Raina calls him ‘Star’

One audition.

One appearance.

And now, thousands of people are talking about it online.A contestant from India’s Got Latent, Sukrut Deo, has caught social media's attention after sharing a heartfelt look back at his time on the show.

The post, which has been gaining traction across Instagram, wasn't packed with dramatic announcements or grand claims.

Instead, it focused on something much simpler: how an opportunity that started with a casual audition ended up becoming one of the biggest moments of his journey so far.The reel opens with a thought that instantly grabs attention: “India’s Got Latent me audition bhej deta hoon.

Kya hi ho jayega…?”It's a line that sets up the entire story.From there, the contestant pieces together moments from different stages of the experience.

There are glimpses of the space where it all began, clips from the show's set, and snapshots from a day that clearly left a lasting impression.At one point, he confidently declares, "Main aa raha hu India’s Got Latent me.”From the stage to social mediaWhile the performance introduced him to a wider audience, the reaction that followed became a story of its own.The contestant revealed that his social media presence saw a significant boost after the episode.

His follower count climbed to around 30,000, while messages, story mentions, and reactions started pouring in from people who had watched him on the show.Many of those messages carried a common theme: appreciation.Some viewers praised his commitment to the act, while others highlighted specific moments that stayed with them long after the episode ended.Familiar faces, memorable momentsThe reel also included a few snapshots from the event itself.Among them was a selfie featuring Samay Raina, Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and others associated with the episode.According to the contestant, the performance was met with a positive response from both the judging panel and the audience, adding another memorable chapter to the experience.A thank you message that resonatedRather than ending the reel with highlights from the show, the contestant chose to focus on gratitude.In the closing moments, he said, "Thank you, everyone for the love and appreciation.

Reading out all your DM’s.

Watching all the clips feels very Good.

Keep supporting.

Keep Loving.

Love you all.”The caption carried that sentiment forward.He thanked India's Got Latent for giving him a platform to showcase his talent and expressed gratitude to Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for their encouragement.He also mentioned Samay Raina, admitting that he felt shy around the comedian despite being a huge admirer.

Balraj Ghai, Ashish Solanki, Akanksha Kadam and Tu Poojari were among those he acknowledged for their support and contribution to his journey on the show.Samay Raina’s reactionThe post received another moment of attention when Samay Raina dropped a comment of his own.“Star”The comments section had plenty to sayAs the reel continued to circulate, viewers filled the comments section with praise.“Man! Hats off! You didn’t even break your character for once and when you spoke in your real voice for once, damn! Amazing bro! You and @avinashtheagarwal were the cherry on top of yesterday’s episode! Too good!"“India’s got latent give stage and fame to deserving artist is what i love most about this show”“When you said your name after Cut.. after literally being in character for the whole time that moment was”“Bhai goosebumps aagaye the woh voice change sunn ke”Disclaimer: This article is based on a viral social media post.

The claims and statements mentioned are those made by the creator and social media users.

They have not been independently verified by The Times of India.

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