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Comedian Pranit More issued a second apology for his lack of objection to a derogatory 'Rs 370 biryani' comment made during his stand-up show and is facing a cyber police case.
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Gurugram, New Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Who
Comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, MBBS student Sejal Pawar, National Commission for Women (NCW), Dr Harish M Pathak, Mayor Ritu Tawde, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
What
Comedian Pranit More issued a second apology for his lack of objection to a derogatory 'Rs 370 biryani' comment made during his stand-up show and is facing a cyber police case.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:24:52 GMT · 5h 42m ago
Where
Gurugram, New Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra ·
Why
More's apology came after widespread criticism and a cyber police case for allegedly disseminating "obscene and objectionable" content, stemming from a show where he laughed at a man's comment implying sexual favors for money spent on biryani.
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The incident has sparked public debate on the boundaries of freedom of expression in comedy, leading to calls from political figures and institutions for artists to exercise social responsibility and maintain ethical standards in content creation. It highlights increased scrutiny on online content and its potential legal and professional repercussions for creators.
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