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Pranit More Rs 370 Biryani Clip Sparks Backlash and Apology Fallout
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 10 events from Jun 9, 2026 to Aug 6, 2026, drawn from 6 sources.
“Looking back, I should have challenged the remark instead of laughing and moving on. That was a lapse in judgement on my part,”
via timesnownews.com
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.
Confirmed vs claimed: 4 of these 10 events are confirmed by a primary source (marked below); the rest are reports and claims, each attributed to its source.
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 reportedly suggested a Rs 370 biryani date entitled him to intimacy, and More laughed at the comment.[1]
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Influencer Sakshi Shivdasani condemns the clip and apology
Sakshi Shivdasani posted on Instagram Stories, where she reportedly called the incident "gross and disgusting" and appeared to question why More shared the clip if he disagreed with the audience member’s view.[1]
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Other influencers Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh criticize More
Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh reportedly publicly criticized More’s handling of the remark, appearing to urge creators to uphold consent values and not normalize misogynistic jokes.[2]
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Pranit More issues public apology
More reportedly apologized, and was quoted as stating he should have challenged the remark instead of laughing, and as saying the audience member’s views did not reflect his own.[1]
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Audience member Himanshu Jangra loses job
Following the online backlash, Starvik Design’s founder reportedly announced Jangra’s termination, and was quoted as citing the incident’s impact on the workplace.[1]
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Pranit More deactivates Instagram account
After the apology appeared to fail to quell criticism, More reportedly deactivated his Instagram account, and was said to be acknowledging a serious lapse in judgement.[2]
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Himanshu Jangra apologises for the remark
Confirmed by an editor's check.
The audience member at the centre of the clip, Himanshu Jangra, publicly apologised for the 'Rs 370 biryani' remark made during the show, The Hindu reported.[3]
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Gurgaon police register a case against More and Jangra
Confirmed by an editor's check.
Gurgaon Police registered a criminal case against Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra over the incident, the Indian Express reported, noting More was seen laughing at and validating the remarks in the clip.[4]
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Emotional comeback show months after the row
Confirmed by an editor's check.
At his first show back, in Georgia, an emotional Pranit More told the crowd he had wondered whether audiences would accept him again after the backlash, per the Indian Express and Livemint.[5]
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More announces a stand-up special inspired by the saga
Confirmed by an editor's check.
Pranit More announced 'Ghayal', a stand-up special inspired by his journey through the controversy — 'I can't change what happened' — turning the row into material, the Indian Express reported.[6]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
What is the current status of the Pranit More biryani controversy?
As of August 6, 2026, Pranit More has returned to performing live, making an emotional comeback in Georgia and announcing a new stand-up special titled 'Ghayal' inspired by the controversy, following earlier police cases and public backlash.
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.
More related drama (4)
Sources (6)
- 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.
- The Hindu, Himanshu Jangra apologises for 'Rs 370 biryani' remark during comedian Pranit More's show, Aug 8, 2026.
- Indian Express, 'Rs 370 biryani' row: Gurgaon police book comic Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Aug 8, 2026.
- Indian Express, Pranit More gets emotional as fans support him at first show after Rs 370 biryani row, Aug 8, 2026.
- Indian Express, Pranit More announces stand-up special Ghayal after Rs 370 biryani row, Aug 8, 2026.
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