Stand-up comedian Pranit More has been in the news ever since one of the audience members of his show created a stir by sharing the story of one of his dates. The debate started after this audience member Himanshu Jangra from Gurugram shared that he had spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani on a date, expecting returns in the form of physical intimacy. It didn’t stop there. Himanshu then shared the details of how he kissed and touched her and convinced her even if she didn’t want to. While Himanshu faced backlash and was fired from his job, the internet is blaming Pranit for laughing at everything he said instead of stopping him or teaching him the right way. As per the latest update, Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered an FIR against Pranit and others. According to ANI, “The Office of the Director General of Maharashtra Cyber Police functions as the nodal office for all cyber issues in the State of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Cyber continues to monitor online platforms and social media ecosystems to identify and take appropriate action against content and activities that violate applicable laws and harm public order and society. At the Nodal Cyber Police Station, Maharashtra Cyber, vide FIR No. 36/2026 U/s 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, 353(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 r/w 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Dr. Sejal Pawar, and other persons involved, in connection with the publication and dissemination of alleged obscene and objectionable content through online platforms and social media.According to authorities, the case stems from videos and clips circulated on YouTube, Instagram and other social media platforms in connection with a program hosted by comedian Pranit More. The content being circulated allegedly contains obscene, offensive and objectionable remarks about women, consent and dead persons, which are against accepted norms of society and attract provisions of criminal law. Investigation by Maharashtra Cyber revealed that one of the clips contained remarks by Himanshu Jangra suggesting a right to physical intimacy in exchange for money spent on a date, thereby portraying women in a derogatory manner and trivializing issues of consent and dignity. Many celebrities like Ayesha Khan, Kusha Kapila Pranit to enhance the note rather than challenge it. Although Himanshu and Pranit later apologized, the incident has sparked a wider conversation about responsibility in comedy, audience interactions, and the responsibility of content creators when sharing harmful views. Meanwhile, now Pranit has deactivated his Instagram.
