Pranit More-₹370 Biryani Row: Comedian Tells Supreme Court PR Team Uploaded Video Without His Approval
In June this year, comedian Pranit More made it to the headlines for a wrong reason. During one of his shows, a man named Himanshu Jangra joked that he went on a date with a girl, spent Rs. 370 for biryani, and felt he deserved sexual intimacy in return. More laughed at Jangra's joke, and the video of the same was posted on the comedian's Instagram account. Later, it went viral, and both More and…
Comedian Pranit More found himself in the spotlight for an unexpected reason in June. During a performance, fellow comedian Himanshu Jangra made a joke about spending ₹370 on biryani and expecting sexual favors in return. More found the joke amusing, and a video of the exchange was subsequently uploaded to his Instagram account. The video quickly went viral, leading to widespread backlash for both More and Jangra, and resulting in the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs) against them.
During a recent hearing for a plea filed by More, he admitted that the video was shared by his public relations team without his approval. More had filed a petition requesting the consolidation of FIRs against him related to the controversial remark. In his statement to the court, More expressed sincere apologies for his actions on various platforms, including the National Commission for Women.
According to a report by PTI, More's legal counsel informed the court that the comedian had apologized to all relevant authorities and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. However, he emphasized that he was only the host of the show and that the responsibility for the video's publication lies solely with the PR team.
The counsel further added that More had deleted the video immediately upon realizing the gravity of the situation. He was traveling at the time of the incident and only became aware of the seriousness of the matter once he returned. Despite the swift action taken by More, the FIRs against him had already been lodged. Just before the FIRs were registered, More took immediate action to remove the video from his social media platforms.
He asserted his readiness to face the legal proceedings, stating that he would be prepared to undergo a trial.
The Supreme Court, after hearing the arguments presented by More's legal team, sought responses from the government of the Centre, Maharashtra, and Haryana regarding the plea filed by the comedian.
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