📌 Key Points
- A ₹370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More’s show sparked widespread social media backlash.
- Sakshi Shivdasani slammed Pranit More’s apology as “gross and disgusting,” criticizing its sincerity.
- The audience member, Himanshu Jangra, was terminated from his job at Starvik Design due to the controversy.
- Sakshi emphasized that consequences for such remarks often arise only when women raise their voices.
Comedian Pranit More’s show faces intense scrutiny after an audience member’s controversial ₹370 biryani remark sparked outrage. Sakshi Shivdasani has now vehemently criticized More’s apology, deeming it “gross and disgusting,” as the controversy escalates with real-world consequences for those involved.
Biryani Remark Sparks Widespread Outrage
Over the last few days, the ₹ 370 biryani remark on comedian Pranit More ‘s show has sparked a massive backlash on social media. 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹ 370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. He later apologised and deleted his social media accounts. Meanwhile, Pranit also apologised and said ‘comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views’.
She added, “And then the company the guy works for firing him but caveating that we must reflect and change when this creepy GROWN man has no desire to reflect or change and thinks he deserves sex for paying on a date is proof that there are consequences for men only because women raise their voices and not because men think there’s anything wrong so don’t let anyone gaslight you ever that ‘it’s not a big deal’ and more importantly don’t let anyone gaslight you that it’s not all men. Gross and disgusting btw.”
Pranit More’s Apology Under Fire
“I appreciate everyone who raised their concerns respectfully. I sincerely apologise for whatever happened, and I’ll take this lesson forward. I’m human, and like anyone else, I’m constantly learning,” he concluded.
Consequences for the Audience Member
Himanshu Jangra was working at Starvik Design. After the row intensified, founder Vivek Vishwakarma took to Instagram to share that the company has terminated him. “What happened outside the workplace has now affected the workplace, and I have a responsibility towards the company, our team, our clients, and the environment we create here,” Vishwakarma said. “That is why we have decided to part ways with him.”
The biryani remark controversy highlights the ongoing debate around sexism and accountability in public discourse. Sakshi Shivdasani’s strong reaction underscores the demand for genuine remorse and systemic change, pushing for greater awareness in entertainment and beyond.
