Trigger Warning: This article contains references to rape that some readers may find disturbing.Samyuktha Hegde Pranit More has become the latest celebrity to speak out against comedian over the 370 biryani controversy. The actress strongly rejected her second apology and called her remarks on her show an example of rape culture, as backlash against the viral incident continues to mount on social media.
Samyuktha Hegde’s furious response to Pranit More’s apology
Samyuktha Hegde didn’t hold back in her response, posting it directly in Pranit More’s comment section. Instagram account He wrote: “Pranit, stop reading a teleprompter! You’re not lead or anything, that’s who you really are. The way you laugh on stage is the best thing you’ve ever heard, shame! This is R@pe culture, and your mind and most of our country’s minds are conditioned to believe that it’s okay, but it doesn’t mean anything!”He also added: “The disgust you are is pretty clear and obvious. Not just you and that guy, but every human being in the room was a problem. Comedy is funny when r@pe isn’t normalized. Don’t sell anything as comedy and expect people to react well. Region where 4 r@pes are reported every hour, this is not humor!”
Pranit More issues a second apology
On Saturday, Pranit More issued a second apology through a video statement, asking for a second chance to improve as a person. He explained that he had wanted to address the issue for a long time, but had previously been prevented from doing so due to the temporary suspension of his Instagram account. He admitted that he did not intervene, “I gave him a platform, which caused things to escalate so much.”
What is the 370 biryani controversy?
The controversy revolves around Himanshu Jangra, who appeared as a viewer on Pranit More’s show and shared that he was on a date with a woman where he paid Rs 370 for a plate of chicken biryani. He stated that he was entitled to a “return” on that investment. “Maine kaha 370 rupay lage hain, main wasool toh karunga (I spent Rs 370, so I have to give something back),” Jangra said on the show.Pranit More laughed it off and gave her the platform to continue talking, which sparked outrage after the clip went viral.
