Comedian Pranit More has reportedly deactivated his Instagram account days after he apologized for the viral Rs 370 biryani clip that sparked strong online criticism. Users who searched for his profile said the account was no longer accessible and showed no visible activity, followers, or following. More has not issued a separate statement on his Instagram status. The move came as debate continued over his now-deleted stand-up clip, in which an audience member made remarks about expecting physical intimacy after paying for a meal.
Pranit More’s Instagram deactivated after biryani clip backlash
According to Network18, screenshots of Pranit More’s unavailable Instagram account surfaced online soon after the controversy grew. Social media users then reacted to the development and questioned whether the comedian had taken real responsibility for the clip.One user wrote, “Abhi aa jayega thode dino may bolke ki Detox pe gaya tha and all rona (He will come back in a few days saying he had gone on a detox and all that drama).”Another user wrote, “This isn’t consequence, this is absence of accountability. He doesn’t have the guts to come up and give a genuine apology, take a break from his shitty comedy and retrospects. Kya matlab deactivate karke bhaag gaya (What do you mean he deactivated and ran away)?”A third user commented, “He did give an apology But kitni genuine thi vo nahi pata (but I don’t know how genuine it was).”The backlash began after a video from one of More’s stand-up shows went viral. In the clip, an audience member identified as Himanshu Jangra spoke about a past dating experience. He said that after having a meal with a girl, she asked him to drop her off, which surprised him.He then said he had paid Rs 370 for the meal and deserved a “return” on his investment, referring to physical intimacy. He said, “Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use to wasool to karunga hi.”
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Pranit More apologizes over viral Rs 370 biryani clip
Many users condemned the remark as problematic and misogynistic. Others criticized More for laughing during the exchange and later sharing the clip online instead of challenging the statement.More later apologized on Instagram before the account became inaccessible. He wrote, “The comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views. Looking back, I should have challenged the remark instead of laughing and moving on. That was a lapse in judgement on my part.”He also said, “Live crowdwork often involves reacting in real time, but that’s not an excuse.” More added that the video had been removed from all platforms because he did not want to “amplify or normalise those views.”In his apology, he further wrote, “I’m human, and like anyone else, I’m constantly learning.” The controversy continues to draw reactions online.
