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Amid ₹370 biryani row, Kunal Kamra takes a dig at Pranit More’s apology: ‘Comedians should stop hiding behind crowdwork’

Amid ₹370 biryani row, Kunal Kamra takes a dig at Pranit More’s apology: ‘Comedians should stop hiding behind crowdwork’

The ₹370 biryani”> ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More’s show has sparked a massive backlash on social media. 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said he went on a date with a woman and paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. Pranit laughed and gave him the platform to speak on the show. Kunal Kamra has commented on what comedians should avoid doing. After massive backlash, Pranit issued a second apology through a video statement and asked for a second chance to improve as a person. What Kunal Kamra said Comedian Kunal Kamra has now taken a dig at Pranit More’s apology and said in a tweet on X, “Things comedians should stop hiding behind… 1. Storytelling. 2. ⁠Crowd Work. 3. ⁠Hard Work 4. Bank Balance. 5. Parents.” In a separate post, Kunal had tweeted, “Pranit More makes Harsh Gujral look like Barrack Obama.” What Pranit said in his apology In his apology video, Pranit had said, “Hello, toh baat yeh hai ki main yeh baat kaafi time …

Sunil Pal calls Pranit More ‘comedy ka kalank’ amid ₹370 biryani row: ‘Why are such comedians invited to Bigg Boss?’

Sunil Pal calls Pranit More ‘comedy ka kalank’ amid ₹370 biryani row: ‘Why are such comedians invited to Bigg Boss?’

The controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra over the now-viral ₹370 biryani remark continues to spark debate across social media. Several comedians have criticised the comments, and now veteran comedian Sunil Pal has weighed in on the issue. In a strongly worded reaction, Sunil questioned why controversial comedians are given mainstream platforms such as Bigg Boss and Kaun Banega Crorepati, while also calling for stricter regulations on comedy performances. Sunil Pal criticises Pranit More over ₹370 biryani row. Sunil Pal lashes out at Pranit More In a now-deleted video that has surfaced online, Sunil lashed out at comedian Pranit, calling him “Comedy ka Kalank”. He said, “Comedy ke naam pe jo ashleelta kuch ladke ladkiyan mike pakadkar in dino darshakon ke saamne karne ki koshish karte hain. Isse unka gar toh chal jaata hau lekin, unka fashion toh pura hojaata hai lekin humare desh ka Yuva ko bigaadne ka kaam karta hai. Isiliye main inlogo ko hamesha samaj ka atankavadi kehta hoon. Kyunki jo samajh me nahi aata wo samaj mein …

Surat lawyer moves Bar Council over stand-up comedian’s ‘derogatory’ remarks on advocates | Ahmedabad News

Surat lawyer moves Bar Council over stand-up comedian’s ‘derogatory’ remarks on advocates | Ahmedabad News

2 min readSuratMay 23, 2026 05:33 AM IST A SURAT lawyer on Friday submitted an application to the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of Gujarat and the Surat District Bar Association against stand-up comedian Badal Sharma over the latter’s “derogatory” remarks on lawyers during one of his shows. In his application, Surat-based Kamlesh Raval sought to raise an objection to “hurtful, defamatory and derogatory comments against lawyers/legal profession”. Badal Sharma was unavailable for comment on the matter. Raval alleged that Badal Sharma, during his live performance in a show, subjected lawyers to “insulting generalisations”. Raval’s application adds that “comedy and artistic expression undoubtedly enjoy freedom in a democratic nation; however, such freedom also carries responsibility. Public remarks that demean an entire profession can create social prejudice, erode public trust, and cause emotional harm to members of the legal fraternity.” It seeks strict action against the stand-up comedian, and that he (Sharma) should apologise and ensure that he does not repeat such statements in future. Raval told The Indian Express on Friday, “While surfing …

‘Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now’: Shekhar Suman slams modern stand-up comedians | Television News

‘Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now’: Shekhar Suman slams modern stand-up comedians | Television News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 03:50 PM IST Shekhar Suman, who has judged popular comedy shows such as The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Comedy Circus, recently criticised modern-day stand-up comedy, saying many young comedians on YouTube rely on “abusive” and “obscene” language to make audiences laugh. He also reflected on how Sunil Pal, who won The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, was eventually “forgotten,” while late comedian Raju Srivastava, who finished as the second runner-up, continues to be remembered by fans. During a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Shekhar shared how the approach of comedians has changed over the year. “It is forced now; it was simple earlier. The comedians were also good, and had fresh thinking. Comedy has gone towards vulgarity now. It’s obscene. There are double meaning, double standards now. This change came because people stopped thinking. Till the time you don’t think, read or don’t create anything new, then you will only end up stealing jokes from here and there, presenting in a different way,” he reflected. The actor continued, “If you …

How many kids does Kevin Hart have? Inside the comedian’s family life ahead of Netflix roast

How many kids does Kevin Hart have? Inside the comedian’s family life ahead of Netflix roast

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is set to become the center of attention as The Roast of Kevin Hart streams live on Netflix on Sunday as part of the Netflix Is a Joke 2026 comedy event. Kevin Hart attends the final of Netflix’s “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” at The United Theater on Broadway on May 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images via AFP) According to CNET, the roast will be hosted by Shane Gillis and follows Hart’s widely discussed performance as roastmaster during The Roast of Tom Brady in 2024. While fans expect brutal jokes and celebrity appearances, many are also curious about Hart’s personal life. How many kids does Kevin Hart have? Kevin Hart is the father of four children: daughters Heaven and Kaori, and sons Hendrix and Kenzo, according to PEOPLE. Hart shares his two older children, Heaven and Hendrix, with ex-wife Torrei Hart. Following their divorce in 2011, Hart married Eniko Hart, and the couple later welcomed Kenzo and Kaori. Over the years, Hart has frequently spoken about fatherhood …

Fan’s Badshah concert plan goes wrong, ends up booking Vir Das show; comedian’s reaction amuses internet: ‘Owe you one’

Fan’s Badshah concert plan goes wrong, ends up booking Vir Das show; comedian’s reaction amuses internet: ‘Owe you one’

Stand-up comedian Vir Das recently shared a humorous exchange with a fan on social media, sparking laughter online. On Sunday, he posted a screenshot of a direct message from a social media user who described an unusual mix-up involving concert tickets. The post was captioned, “Sorry Badshah,” referencing the confusion. Comedian Vir Das posted a fan’s amusing mistake of booking his show instead of Badshah’s concert. Fan mistakenly books Vir Das show instead of Badshah concert The direct message explained that the fan had intended to book tickets for rapper Badshah but accidentally purchased tickets for Vir Das’ show instead. He wrote, “Hi Vir, can you believe this!! By mistake, apka show book ho gaya (mistakenly booked your show) !! I voted for the Badshah show, which was last week. My sister-in-law was at work, she messaged me, and the show is booked! It’s on 1st April…for Virdas, then I was so surprised, who’s Virdas?? I thought we were going to see Badshah on 22 March!” They added that, despite the mix-up, they had begun …

Zakir Khan spotted in hospital robes in brother’s new vlog; fans concerned for comedian’s health: ‘Aap thik ho?’

Zakir Khan spotted in hospital robes in brother’s new vlog; fans concerned for comedian’s health: ‘Aap thik ho?’

Popular stand-up star, Zakir Khan has featured in his brother Arbaaz Khan’s latest vlog. In it, the comedian can be seen hospital robes, sparking concern about his health among his fans and followers. This comes shortly after Zakir took a break from work and social media citing ill health. Zakir Khan announced an extended break from comedy, lasting potentially until 2028 or beyond, to prioritize his health and personal matters. Zakir Khan admitted to hospital In the ‘Ramzan vlog’ , Arbaaz shows glimpses of Zakir’s private room at the Lilavati Hospital. He wore a pink robe and caught the India vs England cricket World Cup from last week with his friends and family. When Arbaaz asked him how he was feeling, Zakir said, “Match abhi fasa hua hai (The match is in a critical spot right now).” Fans worried for Zakir Khan Seeing Zakir at the hospital, fans grew concerned about how seriously ill Zakir indeed was. “Kia hua zakir khan ko?? (What happened to Zakir Khan)” Another asked, “Why is zakir bhai in hospital?” …

Cricketers to comedians, voting war HEATS UP as celeb communities rally behind their favourites

Cricketers to comedians, voting war HEATS UP as celeb communities rally behind their favourites

As Bigg Boss 19’s finale week begins, the voting wars of the season experience their peak. Read ahead to see the support all the contestants are getting from outside of the house. Bigg Boss 19 is approaching its end pretty soon, and speculations about the winner of the season are already being made. In the latest update, Gaurav Khanna has been saved from the elimination as he wins the ticket to the finale. He has also become the last captain of the house of Bigg Boss 19. Netizens and fans have been sharing support for their favorite contestants, wishing for their victory. Amid these, the famous social media account BBTak, which regularly shares exclusive updates, breaking news, and analysis about Bigg Boss, retweeted a post on X (formerly Twitter), which analyzed voting trends of the season, talking about the communities that are supporting all the contestants. Bigg boss 19 voting war begins The X post shared by a user, which was posted on Nov 25, 2025, analyzed the voting trends of the season. The …

Anushka Sharma Shares Comedian’s Post On Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement, It Goes Viral

Anushka Sharma Shares Comedian’s Post On Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement, It Goes Viral

Virat Kohli is the man who carries his emotions on his sleeves. Over the years in his cricketing career, Kohli has produced many unforgettable moments on the field. There have been certain lows to, some of which were captured on the field, but some remain hidden deep within his own self. One person who has been able to witness those tears of Virat that never became public is his wife Anushka Sharma. Just a couple of days after Kohli announced his decision to quit Test cricket, the Bollywood actress shared a beautiful Instagram story, highlighting what made her husband succeed in the longest and arguably the hardest format of the game. “That’s why only those with a story to tell succeed in Test cricket. A story so long and deep that it doesn’t care for the pitch conditions – grass, dry, home, or away,” Anushka’s story read. Anushka Sharma’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/qyFT0yEErQ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 14, 2025 The story actually features a post by stand-up comedian Varun Grover. Here’s …

‘Someone sent Kunal Kamra ₹10K on YouTube’: Sahil Shah on many ways fans can support comedians in ‘uncertain times’ | Web Series

‘Someone sent Kunal Kamra ₹10K on YouTube’: Sahil Shah on many ways fans can support comedians in ‘uncertain times’ | Web Series

Comedian Sahil Shah, who is known for immaculate grip on observational comedy, is back with one of his most introspective stand up yet, Broken. The 34-year-old comedian, who has performed over 1500 shows across New York, London, Toronto, Nairobi, Singapore, and Dubai sat with Hindustan Times talking about his transition as an artist and importance of mental health. Comedian Sahil Shah is back with one of his most introspective stand up yet, Broken, on YouTube. He also touched upon the recent controversy surrounding Kunal Kamra who allegedly took a dig at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calling him a ‘traitor’ leading to vandalism of his stand up venue Habitat studio. Sahil also gave his two cents about comedian Samay Raina‘s India Got Latent controversy where podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia‘s joke on parents landed him in big trouble. Sahil stressed how audience can help during uncertain times in Indian comedy scene. Excerpts from the interview: Tell us about your latest standup comedy show on YouTube, Broken. It is a comedy show about me being broken and all …