What Sparked the ₹370 Biryani Debate? Inside the Pranit More Viral Controversy
The ‘₹370 Biryani’ controversy has become one of India’s most talked about social media debates, which led to police action, public outrage and discussions about consent and professional ethics.
In the recent controversy, More was hosting a show in Gurugram where his interaction with one of the guys from the audience sparked severe backlash for him. Critics accused Pranit of laughing at and encouraging comments that the viewers found offensive rather than challenging him. Following this sudden backlash, Pranit publicly apologised and later temporarily deactivated his account.
The clip of this conversation rapidly went viral over the social media and became a topic of debate. This further led to the termination of Himanshu from his company.
After this backlash from the internet, Dr. Pawar publicly apologised for her remarks, saying she understood why people were upset and acknowledged that her comments were inappropriate and insensitive.
Additionally, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the matter and summoned Pranit and Himanshu, saying that the comments appeared to glorify non-consensual behaviour.
The viral carries greater significance as it evolved from a single joke into a wider discussion about sensitive topics like consent and gender sensitivity , the responsibility of comedians or artists, boundaries between free expression and offensive content. The controversy moreover focuses on ethical conduct by professionals, including medical students and doctors while raising the question of whether public comments should have professional consequences.
Who is Pranit More?
Pranit More, is a popular Indian stand-up comedian and content creator mainly known for his crowd work comedy shows. He gained fame and a large online following through his comedy videos and live performances.In the recent controversy, More was hosting a show in Gurugram where his interaction with one of the guys from the audience sparked severe backlash for him. Critics accused Pranit of laughing at and encouraging comments that the viewers found offensive rather than challenging him. Following this sudden backlash, Pranit publicly apologised and later temporarily deactivated his account.
Who is Himanshu Jangra?
Himanshu Jangra is a 23-year-old web-developer from Gurugram who attended Pranit’s show. During the crowd work, Himanshu shared a dating experience wherein he said that he spent ₹370 on a plate of chicken biryani for a woman and implied that he expected sexual favors in return. This comment was criticised as an attempt to normalise entitlement and disregard consent.The clip of this conversation rapidly went viral over the social media and became a topic of debate. This further led to the termination of Himanshu from his company.
Who is Dr. Sejal Pawar ?
Dr. Sejal Pawar’s involvement started when a clip of her at Pranit More’s show went viral all over the social media. In the viral clip, Dr. Sejal Pawar shared a conversation between medical students about male cadavers used for anatomy studies and made comments about comparing the size of their private parts. This comment was criticised as they were believed to be disrespectful towards deceased body donors.After this backlash from the internet, Dr. Pawar publicly apologised for her remarks, saying she understood why people were upset and acknowledged that her comments were inappropriate and insensitive.
FIR and Legal Action
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has filed an FIR against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and Dr. Sejal Pawar over the alleged publication and circulation of obscene content on social media. Authorities have issued summons and are investigating whether the content violated provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita and the Information Technology Act.Additionally, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of the matter and summoned Pranit and Himanshu, saying that the comments appeared to glorify non-consensual behaviour.
The viral carries greater significance as it evolved from a single joke into a wider discussion about sensitive topics like consent and gender sensitivity , the responsibility of comedians or artists, boundaries between free expression and offensive content. The controversy moreover focuses on ethical conduct by professionals, including medical students and doctors while raising the question of whether public comments should have professional consequences.
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