Stand-up comedian Pranit More has come under fire online after a clip of his crowd work from his recent shows went viral. The controversy erupted after a viewer made a remark suggesting that spending money on a date entitles her to privacy, a comment that sparked outrage on social media platforms.As the backlash continues, many users have poked fun at an earlier incident More and Salman Khan during his seasonBig Boss 19‘, where the Bollywood superstar publicly warned the comedian about crossing personal boundaries in the name of humor.
Previous encounter with Salman Khan
This is not the first time More has examined himself. In 2025, while participating in ‘Bigg Boss 19’, several clips of his oldest stand-up routines surfaced online.One particular joke referred to Salman Khan’s famous turquoise bracelet. During a crowd interaction, Pranit reportedly asked a female audience member wearing a similar ring if she had ever visited the actor’s Panvel farm. The joke was widely criticized by viewers as crossing a line.Finally, the issue came to the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ stage, where Salman directly addressed it in front of the audience.
Salman’s advice to Pranit More
In the episode, Salman Khan admitted that comics often use celebrity references in their acts, but insisted that there should be limits.“Mujhe pata hai ki aapne mujhpe kya kya bola hai joke sahi nahi hai. Uss waqt aapko logon ko hasana tha, mera naam use karke, aapne voh kiya. I don’t think you should go below the belt.” (I know the things you said about me, and those jokes were not appropriate. At the time, you wanted to make people laugh by using my name, and that’s what you did.)The actor’s comments have surfaced online following the recent controversy, with many social media users pointing to the warning as a reminder about responsibility in comedy.
The viral clip that caused outrage
The controversy started when a viewer of More’s show recounted a dating experience involving a plate of chicken biryani that cost Rs 370. While narrating the incident, the man said that the amount spent on the meal justified his expectations of sexual favors.“Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use wasool to karunga hi.” (I said, since I spent Rs 370, I would make sure I get my money’s worth) The remark quickly went viral online, drawing criticism from social media users who argued that the joke trivialized issues of consent. Many also questioned the comedian’s response during the interaction, accusing him of not challenging the statement.
Pranit More apologizes
Responding to criticism of the viral mob job clip, More later released a statement on Instagram, admitting that she could have handled the situation differently.“I have seen the criticism of a recent crowdwork clip. The comments made by viewers do not reflect my opinion. In hindsight, I should have questioned the remark instead of laughing and moving on. That was a lapse in judgment on my part.’ The audience member who was involved in the incident also shared an apology as the controversy continued to gain momentum online.
Pranit More’s Instagram account is missing
Amid the growing backlash, users noticed that More’s Instagram profile had been deactivated. A search of the account reportedly showed no followers or followers, and the comedian was believed to have temporarily disabled the profile as criticism mounted.The incident has since sparked broader conversations online about consent, the role of comedians in audience interactions, and the responsibilities of sharing crowd-engaging content on digital platforms. As the debate continues, the debate remains one of the most discussed topics on social media.
