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Comedian Pranit More issued a second apology for not objecting to a 'Rs 370 biryani' comment at his show, leading to a cyber police case and widespread criticism.
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New Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai
Who
Comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Sejal Pawar, National Commission for Women (NCW), Dr Harish M Pathak, Mayor Ritu Tawde, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
What
Comedian Pranit More issued a second apology for not objecting to a 'Rs 370 biryani' comment at his show, leading to a cyber police case and widespread criticism.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:24:52 GMT · 5h 54m ago
Where
New Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai ·
Why
More's 'lapse in judgment' by laughing at a comment suggesting sexual favors for money spent on biryani, and another comedian's derogatory remarks about medical cadavers, sparked controversy.
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How this affects you
The incident has led to a cyber police case against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra's employment termination, and calls from public figures for comedians to uphold social responsibility and maintain ethical standards in their content to avoid violating others' dignity.
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