‘Gross and Disgusting’: Sakshi Shivdasani Slams Pranit More's Apology After Backlash for ₹370-Biryani Remark on Show
- On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, comedian Pranit More deactivated his primary Instagram account, which had around 3.8 million followers, following intense backlash over a controversial viral stand-up clip.
- During a stand-up show, audience member Himanshu Jangra stated he expected a "return" on 370 rupees spent on biryani, a remark More laughed at and edited for social media amplification.
- Starvik Design terminated Jangra, a 23-year-old web developer from Gurugram, after the clip spread, while influencer Dolly Singh criticized the comedian for rewarding sexist rhetoric instead of intervening.
- More issued an apology acknowledging a "lapse in judgement," yet his second Instagram account remains active with more than 1 million followers, where he continues posting stand-up content.
- The backlash spurred a national debate regarding consent and entertainer accountability, as critics emphasized that public figures must challenge rather than reward sexist rhetoric with cash prizes.
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“Rs 370 ki biryani” spoken during an audience interaction at a stand-up comedy show, has sparked a broader discussion regarding consent, forced intimacy and revealed unsettling details of a pervasive patriarchal mindset that reduces the opposite gender to mere sexual objects, while simultaneously endorsing toxic, misogynistic and unsafe behaviours. The uproar began after a video of a young man named Himanshu Jangra narrating his dating experienc…
Before The Rs 370 Biryani Controversy, Salman Khan Had Pulled Up Pranit More Over 'Beneath The Belt' Jokes
Pranit More's ₹370 biryani controversy has sparked backlash online after a viral crowdwork clip. The row has also revived Salman Khan's old warning to the comedian over 'beneath the belt' jokes during Bigg Boss 19.
Techie Himanshu Jangra sacked by Gurugram firm after ‘Rs 370 biryani’ remark on Pranit More’s show - The Tribune
In a swift response to the escalating controversy, Vivek Vishwakarma, the founder of Starvik Design, confirms that the firm had parted ways with Himanshu Jangra
Gurugram web developer fired after controversial 'Rs 370 biryani' remark at Pranit More's stand-up show
Starvik Design has terminated employee Himanshu Jangra after a viral clip from a comedy show drew criticism over comments he made about a date. The company's founder said the remarks were offensive and did not reflect the organisation's values.
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