Stand-up comedian Pranit More has been facing intense criticism online after a crowd-work clip from one of his recent shows went viral. The controversy erupted after an audience member made a remark suggesting that spending money on a date entitled him to intimacy, a comment that sparked outrage across social media platforms.As the backlash continues, many users have dug up an earlier incident involving More and Salman Khan during his stint on ‘Bigg Boss 19‘, where the Bollywood superstar had publicly cautioned the comedian about crossing personal boundaries in the name of humour.
A previous run-in with Salman Khan
This is not the first time More has found himself under scrutiny. Back in 2025, while participating in ‘Bigg Boss 19’, several clips from his older stand-up routines resurfaced online.One particular joke referenced Salman Khan’s famous turquoise bracelet. During a crowd interaction, Pranit reportedly asked a female audience member wearing a similar ring whether she had ever visited the actor’s Panvel farmhouse. The joke was widely criticised by viewers who felt it crossed a line.The issue eventually reached the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ stage, where Salman addressed it directly in front of the audience.
Salman’s advice to Pranit More
During the episode, Salman Khan acknowledged that comedians often use celebrity references in their acts but stressed 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 just don’t think you should go below the belt.” (I know the things you’ve said about me, and those jokes weren’t right. At that time, you wanted to make people laugh by using my name, and you did exactly that. )The actor’s remarks have resurfaced online following the latest controversy, with many social media users pointing to the warning as a reminder about accountability in comedy.
The viral clip that triggered outrage
The controversy began when an audience member at More’s show narrated a date experience involving a plate of chicken biryani worth Rs 370. While recounting the incident, the man implied that the amount spent on the meal justified expectations of sexual favours.“Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use to wasool to karunga hi.” (I said, since I spent Rs 370, I would make sure I get my money’s worth) The remark quickly spread online, drawing criticism from social media users who argued that the joke trivialised issues of consent. Many also questioned the comedian’s response during the interaction, accusing him of failing to challenge the statement.
Pranit More issues an apology
In response to the criticism surrounding the viral crowd-work clip, More later released a statement on Instagram, admitting that he could have handled the situation differently.“I’ve seen the criticism regarding a recent crowdwork clip. 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.” The audience member involved in the incident also reportedly shared an apology as the controversy continued to gain traction online.
Pranit More’s Instagram account goes missing
Amid the growing backlash, users noticed that More’s Instagram profile appeared to have been deactivated. Searches for the account reportedly showed no followers or following, leading to speculation that the comedian had temporarily disabled the profile as criticism intensified.The incident has since sparked wider conversations online about consent, the role of comedians during audience interactions, and the responsibilities that come with sharing crowd-work content on digital platforms. As the debate continues, the controversy remains one of the most discussed topics across social media.
