Pranit More FIR: How a Rs 370 Biryani Joke at a Gurugram Comedy Show Became a National Legal Controversy
A comedy show in Gurugram. A plate of chicken biryani costing Rs 370. And a viral clip that has now landed a stand-up comedian in a formal FIR filed by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell. The Pranit More controversy is no longer just an internet debate. It has crossed into legal territory, and the sequence of events that led here is worth understanding fully.
Who Is Pranit More and Why His Show Sparked Nationwide Outrage
Pranit More is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTube content creator, and television personality known for observational comedy rooted in Indian daily life and culture. He rose to mainstream fame as a contestant on the 19th season of Bigg Boss in 2025. His channel has over 2 million subscribers and his videos have accumulated over 774 million views.
His comedy brand was built on relatability. Middle-class struggles, family dynamics, everyday urban India. Nothing about that profile suggested what June 2026 would bring.
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The Rs 370 Biryani Story That Started Everything
The controversy began after a crowdwork clip from one of Pranit More's stand-up shows started circulating online. Crowdwork is a style of comedy where performers interact directly with audience members. During the interaction, a 23-year-old audience member named Himanshu Jangra spoke about a date he had been on. He mentioned spending around Rs 370 on a plate of chicken biryani and a bottle of water.
Himanshu said, "Maine kaha 370 rupay lage hain, main wasool toh karunga," implying he expected physical intimacy in return. The remark, along with his subsequent comments about persisting despite the woman's refusal, sparked widespread outrage online, with many accusing him of promoting a dangerous and misogynistic attitude toward consent.
In the viral clip, More laughed at the audience member's comments and described the moment as "Peak Gurgaon content" before egging him on to spill more details. That response is what turned the original controversy into something larger. The comedian's reaction became inseparable from the story.
More was particularly called out for laughing at the comments made by Jangra instead of addressing consent. Days later, More apologised after facing severe criticism online. Himanshu Jangra was also dismissed from his job following the public backlash.
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The Second Wave: Dr Sejal Pawar and a Fresh Controversy
A fresh controversy linked to the same show emerged online when audience member Dr Sejal Pawar issued a public apology over her remarks. A woman from the audience, identified as Dr Sejal Pawar, was criticised on the internet for her comments about a male cadaver. Following the backlash, she issued a public apology and took accountability for her actions. She noted it was her first time attending a comedy show, a detail that added a layer of complexity to public reactions.
The incident reignited debates about sexism, accountability, and the boundaries of what comedy stages normalise.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell Registers FIR Against Pranit More and Others
Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar, and other persons found involved, in connection with the publication and dissemination of allegedly obscene and objectionable content at a Gurugram stand-up comedy show through online platforms and social media.
The FIR, numbered 36/2026, was registered under sections 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in conjunction with section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000.
The content being widely circulated allegedly contains obscene, offensive, and objectionable remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased persons, which are against accepted societal norms and attract provisions of criminal law.
No arrests have been reported at the time of publication. The investigation is ongoing.
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Why This Case Matters Beyond One Comedian
The viral moment has sparked a nationwide debate on male entitlement, comedians and their role in creating impact on their followers. The comedy and consent debate it has triggered touches on something the entertainment industry has been circling for years without resolution: what responsibility does a performer carry when their platform amplifies harmful attitudes?
The comedian who called a coercion joke "Peak Gurgaon content," edited it, uploaded it for engagement, and apologised only after the internet forced his hand has now deactivated his account. That sequence matters. The edit and upload were deliberate choices. The apology was not.
The Maharashtra Cyber FIR signals that online content, even in comedy form, is subject to the same scrutiny as any other published material under Indian law. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are named in the investigation as the channels through which the content spread.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information available across the web. Parchar Manch does not take responsibility for its complete accuracy, as the content could not be fully verified.
FAQs
What exactly is the Pranit More controversy about?
A crowdwork clip from his Gurugram stand-up show went viral. In it, audience member Himanshu Jangra described expecting physical intimacy from a woman after spending Rs 370 on biryani on a date. Pranit More's laughing response rather than addressing the consent issue drew severe criticism.
What FIR has been filed against Pranit More?
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell registered FIR No. 36/2026 against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar, and others under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act for allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated on social media.
Has Pranit More been arrested?
No. As of the latest reporting, no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
Who is Himanshu Jangra?
He is the 23-year-old audience member who shared the date story at More's show. He has since lost his job and faced widespread public condemnation.
Who is Dr Sejal Pawar and why is she named in the FIR?
She is another audience member from More's show who made remarks about a male cadaver that were deemed offensive. She has publicly apologised. The FIR includes her for the content attributed to her within the show's viral clips.
What legal sections apply to this case?
The FIR invokes sections 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, and 353(2) of the BNS 2023, along with section 67 of the IT Act 2000, covering obscene content, public nuisance, and objectionable online publication.