Pranit More has addressed the growing online criticism surrounding his viral remark, offering a fresh apology and reacting to the controversy that continues to trend across platforms.
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Pranit More responds to ongoing Rs 370 biryani row (PC: Twitter)
Stand-up comedian and ex-Bigg Boss 19 contestant Pranit More has issued a fresh apology after facing continued backlash over the viral Rs 370 biryani controversy. The comedian returned with a second clarification after the situation escalated on social media, where the clip from his show sparked widespread criticism and debate. In his video message shared on Instagram, he admitted that the incident reflected a lapse in judgment and addressed the growing anger directed at him online.
What did Pranit More say in his second apology?
In his statement, Pranit More said he had been wanting to speak about the issue for a while but was unable to do so earlier as his Instagram account had been suspended. He said, “Hello, toh baat yeh hai ki main yeh baat kaafi time se karni thi, lekin mera Instagram suspend ho gaya tha. Aap sabne mera crowdwork dekha hoga, jiske wajah se mujhe kaafi hate mil rahi hai. Aur mujhe lagta hai ki main shayad is hate main deserve bhi karta hoon. “Kyunki jab main us ladke ke saath crowd work kar raha tha, usne kaafi derogatory baatein boli aur sab log bhi us par hans rahe the.”
He further added, “Mujhe lagta hai ki ye meri sabse badi galti thi. Main chahta toh usey wahin rok sakta tha, lekin maine use ek platform diya jisse cheezein itni escalate ho gayi. Jinko bhi is wajah se hurt hua hai, un sab se main maafi maangna chahta hoon. Jo bhi legal proceedings mere khilaaf chal rahi hain, unmein main authorities ke saath cooperate bhi kar raha hoon. Main aapse bas yahi request karta hoon ki mujhe ek aur chance diya jaye. Main behtar insaan ban kar dikhaunga”
See viral video of Pranit More issuing fresh apology here
Apology over handling of viral crowdwork clip
The controversy originated from a stand-up performance in Gurugram where a clip involving Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra went viral. In the video, Jangra referred to spending Rs 370 on biryani during a date and made comments that suggested entitlement towards the woman involved. The situation intensified after a longer version of the clip surfaced online, showing a more detailed and uncomfortable exchange. The extended footage led to stronger criticism of both the audience member and the comedian, with many questioning why the interaction was not controlled during the performance.
A 22-23-year-old Gurugram-based web developer named Himanshu Jangra lost his job after a crude joke he made at a stand-up comedy show went viral.
What happened:
> At comedian Pranit More’s live crowd-work show
> Himanshu shared that he went on a date with a slightly older… pic.twitter.com/ddPigQqP6v
— Explorer (@DailyExplorerX) June 9, 2026
Legal cooperation and public reaction
Pranit More also stated that he is cooperating with any ongoing legal proceedings related to the matter. He requested people to give him another chance and said he is committed to improving himself moving forward. His apology has triggered mixed reactions online, with some appreciating his accountability while others feel the response comes too late and does not fully address the seriousness of the incident.
What triggered the Rs 370 biryani debate?
The controversy first began when a clip from the show showed an audience member talking about spending Rs 370 on biryani during a date and implying expectations from the woman he was with. The remark went viral for its problematic tone and sparked immediate backlash. The release of a longer version of the interaction further intensified criticism, shifting attention not just to the audience member but also to the comedian for allowing the exchange to continue on stage.
