Comedian Pranit More has reportedly deactivated his Instagram account days after apologizing for the Rs 370 biryani viral clip that drew heavy criticism online. Users who searched for his profile said that the account was not accessed and showed no activity, followers or followers. More has not made a statement on her Instagram status. The move followed controversy over his now-deleted clip, where one viewer made remarks about expecting physical intimacy after paying for a meal.
Pranit More’s Instagram has been deactivated after the backlash over the biryani clip
According to Network18, screenshots of Pranit More’s defunct Instagram account surfaced online soon after the controversy grew. Social media users reacted to the development and questioned whether the comedian actually took responsibility for the clip.A user wrote, “Abhi aa jayega thode dino may bolke ki Detox pe gaya tha and all rona (He will come back in few days saying he did a detox and all that drama).”Another user wrote: “This is not consequence, this is irresponsibility. He has no desire to give a real apology, take a break from his comedy shit and hindsight. Kya matlab deactivate karke bhaag gaya (What do you mean he deactivated and ran away)?”A third user commented, “He apologized, but kitni genuine thi vo nahi pata (but I don’t know how genuine he was).”The backlash started after a video of More’s stand-up show went viral. In the clip, an audience member identified as Himanshu Jangra spoke about a past dating experience. After having lunch with a girl, he said she asked him to leave, which surprised him.He then said he had paid Rs 370 for the meal and that he deserved a “return” on his investment, referring to the physical intimacy. He said, “Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use wasool to karunga hi.”
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Pranit More apologizes for 370 biryani biryani viral clip
Many users found the remark problematic and misogynistic. Others criticized More for laughing off the exchange and then sharing the clip online instead of challenging the statement.More later apologized before their Instagram account became inaccessible. He wrote: “The comments made by viewers do not reflect my opinion. In hindsight, I should have questioned the statement instead of smiling and moving on. That was a lapse in judgment on my part.”He also said, “Live crowdwork often involves reacting in real time, but that’s no excuse.” Moree added that the video has been removed from all platforms because he does not “want to magnify or normalize these views.”In his apology, he further wrote: “I am human, and like anyone else, I am constantly learning.” The controversy continues to generate reactions online.
