Creator Drama
Pranit More Rs 370 Biryani Clip Sparks Backlash and Apology Fallout Ongoing
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Background
During a live comedy show, audience member Himanshu Jangra joked that paying Rs 370 for a biryani date gave him the right to "recover" the amount, implying entitlement to sex. The clip was posted online by comedian Pranit More, who laughed at the remark.
The video ignited a debate on consent and misogyny in comedy, prompting widespread criticism on social media and prompting the comedian and the audience member to issue apologies.
The timeline
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Viral clip of Rs 370 biryani remark posted
Pranit More shared a crowd‑work clip on Instagram where audience member Himanshu Jangra suggested a Rs 370 biryani date entitled him to intimacy, and More laughed at the comment.[106]
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Influencer Sakshi Shivdasani condemns the clip and apology
Sakshi Shivdasani posted on Instagram Stories calling the incident "gross and disgusting" and questioned why More shared the clip if he disagreed with the audience member’s view.[106]
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Other influencers Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh criticize More
Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh publicly criticized More’s handling of the remark, urging creators to uphold consent values and not normalize misogynistic jokes.[109]
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Pranit More issues public apology
More apologized, stating he should have challenged the remark instead of laughing, and said the audience member’s views did not reflect his own.[106]
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Audience member Himanshu Jangra loses job
Following the online backlash, Starvik Design’s founder announced Jangra’s termination, citing the incident’s impact on the workplace.[106]
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Pranit More deactivates Instagram account
After the apology failed to quell criticism, More deactivated his Instagram account, acknowledging a serious lapse in judgement.[109]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
What was the content of the controversial biryani remark?
An audience member claimed that after spending Rs 370 on a biryani date, he was entitled to "recover" the amount, implying a right to sexual intimacy.
Did Pranit More face any professional consequences?
He deactivated his Instagram account after the backlash, but no reports of employment termination for him were confirmed.
What happened to the audience member who made the remark?
Himanshu Jangra was terminated from his position at Starvik Design following the public outcry.
Which influencers publicly criticized Pranit More?
Sakshi Shivdasani, Kusha Kapila, and Dolly Singh all issued statements condemning the clip and More’s response.
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Sources
- timesnownews.com, TVAuthored by: Arpita SarkarUpdated Jun 9, 2026, 14:38 ISTComedian Pranit More is facing backlash after a viral crowdwork clip featured an audience member suggesting he deserved intimacy after spendin, Jun 13, 2026.
- outlookindia.com, As criticism mounted, influencers including Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh and Sakshi Shivdasani publicly condemned the comedian's handling of the now-infamous ₹370 biryani remark.Pranit More's controversy, Jun 13, 2026.