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Comedian Pranit More apologises over ‘₹370 Biryani’ remark

Comedian Pranit More apologises over ‘₹370 Biryani’ remark

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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 …

‘Got carried away’: Pranit More shares video apology for Rs 370 biryani video | Bollywood News

‘Got carried away’: Pranit More shares video apology for Rs 370 biryani video | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 13, 2026 12:35 PM IST Pranit More has issued an apology for his controversial Rs 370 biryani clip. Pranit shared this apology on his Instagram, which he had previously deactivated. On Saturday, the comedian took to Instagram to share an apology video, admitting that he got carried away during the interaction and deserved the backlash he received. In the video, Pranit said, “I wanted to address this issue for a long time, but I couldn’t because my Instagram account was suspended. You must have seen the crowd-work video for which I have been receiving a lot of hate. And rightly so. I deserve this criticism because during that crowd interaction, I made multiple derogatory remarks. People laughed, and I got carried away. It was a lapse in judgment.” He further acknowledged that he should have handled the situation differently. “It was a huge mistake. I could have stopped it from happening or taken a stand, but instead I gave it a platform where it was celebrated,” he added. Apologising to …

Amid Rs 370 biryani row, Vir Das evokes ‘Two Indias’: ‘Call out threats to women domestically’ | Bollywood News

Amid Rs 370 biryani row, Vir Das evokes ‘Two Indias’: ‘Call out threats to women domestically’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 01:44 PM IST Pranit More’s show, where he gave a platform to a man named Himanshu Jangra who told the story of coercing a woman into physical intimacy after he bought a biryani costing Rs 370 for her, has been receiving a lot of backlash in the last few days. Many female content creators and comedians have expressed their disgust at the show, and have also criticised Pranit for actively encouraging the audience member, and later rewarding him with a prize money of Rs 5,000. Now, Vir Das has also shared his opinion on the matter, and while doing so, he also brought up how he was severely criticised when he brought up women’s safety at his ‘Two Indias’ monologue at the Kennedy Center in 2021. Vir took to his Instagram stories and shared, “Guys. The mainstream media is REALLY concerned about women’s safety. They want you to be concerned too. Unless you mention it on foreign soil, then they’re concerned about you being anti-national. So keep in mind, …

Pranit More deactivates Instagram following backlash over ‘Rs 370 biryani’ row | Bollywood News

Pranit More deactivates Instagram following backlash over ‘Rs 370 biryani’ row | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 10, 2026 04:40 PM IST A recent clip from comedian Pranit More’s show, where an audience member made some objectionable comments about a woman and implied that he was owed more than her time since he paid for food on their date, has been garnering a lot of backlash on social media. The comedian himself was in splits over the remarks but amid the growing backlash, he issued an apology for it. On Wednesday, June 10, followers of the comedian noticed that he has now deactivated his Instagram account. While he did not declare explicitly as to why he was doing so, it is being assumed that this is because of the growing criticism of his content. What is the ‘Rs 370 biryani’ video? In the said clip, which is now being referred to as the ‘Rs 370 biryani’ clip, a male audience member said that he took a girl out for a date and while they were out, he paid Rs 370 for the biryani. When she wanted to leave …

Before Rs 370 biryani row, Salman Khan had warned Pranit More: ‘Don’t go below the belt’ | Bollywood News

Before Rs 370 biryani row, Salman Khan had warned Pranit More: ‘Don’t go below the belt’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 10, 2026 02:04 PM IST In the last few days, stand-up comedian Pranit More has found himself at the centre of intense online criticism after a crowd-work clip from one of his performances sparked widespread outrage on social media. The controversy erupted when an audience member made a remark implying that he expected physical intimacy from a woman because he had spent money on her. The man recounted a date where he spent Rs 370 on a chicken biryani, and after the woman asked him to drop her home, he expected sexual favours for the money spent on food. He said, “Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use to wasool to karunga hi,”  (I told her that since I spent Rs 370, I would make sure I got my money’s worth.)” As criticism surrounding the incident continues, an old controversy involving Pranit and Salman Khan has resurfaced online. When Pranit More crossed the line with Salman Khan The episode dates back to 2025, when Pranit entered Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss …

Pranit More to RE-ENTER Salman Khan’s show? Here’s what we know

Pranit More to RE-ENTER Salman Khan’s show? Here’s what we know

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Bigg Boss 19: Pranit More to RE-ENTER Salman Khan’s show? Here’s what we know Home Bigg Boss Bigg Boss 19: Pranit More to RE-ENTER Salman Khan’s show? Here’s what we know Pranit More has gained popularity in the Bigg Boss 19 house thanks to his lighthearted demeanour and stand-up comedy performances. He was a viewer favourite because of his interactions and funny interpretations of situations. Bigg Boss 19: Bigg Boss 19 has attracted a fresh interest with the comeback of competitor Pranit More. The stand-up comedian, who was taken out of the show last weekend due to health issues, was diagnosed with dengue and needed medical attention outside the BB house. Pranit was moved to a secret room after receiving his diagnosis, where he was continuously monitored by a doctor. The production crew maintained a watchful eye on his recovery throughout this time, keeping him away from work and social interactions within the main home. Pranit More returns to …