Stand-Up comic Pranit More breaks silence on Rs 370 biryani controversy

Stand-up Comic Breaks Silence: Pranit More has issued a fresh public apology after facing massive backlash over a viral stand-up clip.

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Calls It a 'Lapse in Judgment': In an Instagram video, More admitted he made a mistake by not stopping the audience member during the interaction.

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The comedian said he wanted to address the issue earlier but couldn't because his Instagram account was suspended.

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Viral Crowdwork Sparks Outrage: The controversy began after a clip from More's Gurugram show featuring audience member Himanshu Jangra spread across social media.

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Rs 370 Biryani Remark Draws Criticism: Jangra suggested that spending Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date entitled him to "recover" the cost through physical intimacy.

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The comedian acknowledged that he could have stopped the conversation but instead allowed it to continue, escalating the situation.

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A longer version of the interaction surfaced online, showing Jangra making more graphic claims while More laughed and the audience cheered.

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More expressed regret and apologised to everyone offended by the incident, saying he understands the criticism directed at him.

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The stand-up comic said he is fully cooperating with authorities regarding any legal action linked to the controversy.

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Seeks a Second Chance: Ending his statement, More appealed to the public for another opportunity, promising to become "a better person" going forward.

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Stand-Up comic Pranit More breaks silence on Rs 370 biryani controversy

Stand-up Comic Breaks Silence: Pranit More has issued a fresh public apology after facing massive backlash over a viral stand-up clip.

Calls It a 'Lapse in Judgment': In an Instagram video, More admitted he made a mistake by not stopping the audience member during the interaction.

The comedian said he wanted to address the issue earlier but couldn't because his Instagram account was suspended.

Viral Crowdwork Sparks Outrage: The controversy began after a clip from More's Gurugram show featuring audience member Himanshu Jangra spread across social media.

Rs 370 Biryani Remark Draws Criticism: Jangra suggested that spending Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date entitled him to "recover" the cost through physical intimacy.

The comedian acknowledged that he could have stopped the conversation but instead allowed it to continue, escalating the situation.

A longer version of the interaction surfaced online, showing Jangra making more graphic claims while More laughed and the audience cheered.

More expressed regret and apologised to everyone offended by the incident, saying he understands the criticism directed at him.

The stand-up comic said he is fully cooperating with authorities regarding any legal action linked to the controversy.

Seeks a Second Chance: Ending his statement, More appealed to the public for another opportunity, promising to become "a better person" going forward.

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