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.
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.
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