Poonam Pandey responded to the related “Rs 370 biryani” controversy The Great Boss 19 fellow contestants Pranit More’s live crowd work show. In a statement on social media, Poonam criticized the mindset behind the joke, stressing the importance of respecting women and recognizing the limits of consent.
What is the ‘Rs 370 biryani’ controversy?
The controversy started during a live show by Pranit More, where an audience member jokingly talked about going on a date with a slightly older woman and sharing a plate of chicken biryani for Rs 370. He then said he would have to “recoup” the money, suggesting he expected something in return. Pranit laughed it off, and when the clip went viral on social media, it sparked a huge backlash.
Poonam Pandey’s thunderous applause for the viral video
Reacting strongly to the viral video, Poonam did not hold back and gave a strong reply, saying, “My Rs. 370 biryani wali story suni.. Waah bhai.. Toh main baat batai hun.Hum aurato ko har mahine aldi hote hai. Toh hum pds karte hai used, Humare periods ke pad bhi Rs.370 se mehenge hote hain, jo hum karke phenk deti hain. (“Heard that 370 biryani story… Hey bro. So let me tell you something. We women have periods every month, so we use pads. Our period pads cost more than Rs 370, and after use, we throw them away.)
Pranit More breaks his silence, makes a formal apology
As the reaction increased, Pranit took a step to deactivate his Instagram matter before breaking his silence with a formal statement. Acknowledging his mistake and distancing himself from the remark, he stated: “I’ve 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 it off and moving on. That was a poor judgment call on my part.”“I appreciate everyone who raised their concerns respectfully. I sincerely apologize for what happened, and I will take this lesson forward. I am human, and like anyone else, I am constantly learning,” he concluded.
