Comedian Pranit More apologises over ‘₹370 Biryani’ remark
Photo: YouTube/Pranit More Marathi Stand-up comedian Pranit More posted an apology video in his Instagram account, stating that he got ‘carried away’ over an audience’s ‘₹370 biryani’ remark at his show in Gurugram. The video posted on Saturday (June 13, 2026) comes amid heavy backlash. In the video uploaded by Mr. More on Instagram, the comedian said, “Many of you have likely seen the crowdwork clip that’s been circulating, and it’s brought a lot of criticism and hate my way. Looking back, I understand why people are upset, and I genuinely feel that some of that criticism is warranted. I take responsibility for my actions and want to address the concerns that have been raised”. Mr. More stoked controversy after a clip from his show in Gurugram, started making rounds on social media. The clip featured an interaction between Mr. More and an audience member — Himashu Jangra that allegedly glorified coercion and non-consensual conduct towards a woman, leading to a registration of a case.. Later, the incident snowballed into a full-scale controversy after a …
