Gurugram and Maharashtra police register cases over viral “₹370 biryani” comedy remarks

The Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR against both Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra over alleged obscene and derogatory remarks

Gurugram: Gurugram Police has registered a case against comedian Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra in connection with the viral "370 Biryani" controversy, acting on a complaint received from the National Commission for Women (NCW). FIR registered in GurugramThe FIR has been lodged at DLF Phase-2 Police Station under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act and Sections 294, 353(3), 75(2), and 75(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).Police have issued notices to both accused, directing them to join the investigation, while separate notices have been sent to social media platforms seeking the removal of the video.Maharashtra Govt Orders Probe Into All Videos Of Stand-Up Comedian Pranit More; Cyber Police To Review Viral Clips, Online Content NCW complaint triggers actionAccording to Gurugram Police, the case relates to an objectionable video that went viral on social media and concerns the dignity and respect of women.Authorities said the action was taken after receiving a complaint from the NCW and taking suo motu cognisance of the matter.Authorities also confirmed that legal requests have been sent to social media platforms to prevent further circulation of the content.Everyone enjoyed the cringe content including the host Pranit More and many women in the audience. There are ten times more objectionable and cringe contents available on YouTube and Instagram by many female stand up comedians but lets reserve all our outrage only for this 370… https://t.co/MZRQcQoU0Q pic.twitter.com/dZZ86kB3pA— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) June 9, 2026 Investigation and legal warningsThe investigation is currently being conducted under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, Gurugram.Police said strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty of activities that violate the dignity and honour of women.'Stand-Up Comedy Shows Should Be Banned': Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde After Controversial Comments Made By Dr Sejal Pawar On Pranit More Show Jangra addresses controversyThe development comes days after Himanshu Jangra publicly addressed the controversy surrounding a viral crowd-work video from More's stand-up show.In a video shared on Instagram on June 14, Jangra said parts of the dating story he narrated during the show had been improvised for entertainment."Maine jo waha pe story batayi, usmein jo ladki ki baat kar raha hoon main... haan maine ek ladki ko date kiya tha... but sir jo maine waha pe bataya woh totally true nahi tha. Wo ek improvise karke story batayi thi maine waha par," he said. (The story I told there, the girl I was talking about... yes, I did date a girl. But sir, what I said there was not completely true. I had improvised that story and told it there.)Pranit More and Sejal Pawar apologised.Himanshu, the ₹370 biryani guy, seems more regretful about going on the show than about the comments themselves.That said, it is probably time for the country to move on. Now politicians & various groups seem more interested in extracting… pic.twitter.com/zv43MtraYn— Sharanya Shettyy (@Sharanyashettyy) June 13, 2026 Apology and impactJangra also apologised for his remarks, and said, "Mai maanta hoon ki maine kuch galat words use kiye the. Mai is ke liye sorry maangna chahunga. Wo maine jo bataya tha wo sirf ek entertainment way me bataya tha. Mera koi bhi aisa intention ya mentality nahi hai." (I admit that I used some inappropriate words. I would like to apologise for that. What I said was presented only for entertainment purposes. I did not have any such intention or mindset.)Speaking about the fallout from the controversy, Jangra said he had faced intense online trolling and lost his job. "Ab ghar waalo ko dekhta hoon to bohot zyada regret feel hota hai ki kyu gaya tha us show mein mai," he said while describing the impact on his family. (Now, whenever I look at my family, I feel a lot of regret and keep wondering why I went to that show in the first place.)More apology by Pranit MoreEarlier, More had also issued a public apology over the incident. In a video shared on Instagram on June 13, the comedian said, "I think I deserve this hate because when I was doing crowd work with that guy he said a lot of derogatory things, but everyone was laughing at him so I got carried away." Calling it a "lapse in judgement," More acknowledged that he had provided a platform for the remarks and apologised to those affected.Maharashtra Cyber caseThe latest FIR in Gurugram follows separate action by Maharashtra Cyber, which has already registered a case against More, Jangra, MBBS student Sejal Pawar and others over the alleged publication and circulation of obscene and objectionable content linked to the stand-up comedy show.That case was also filed under relevant provisions of the BNS and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

A ₹370 biryani comedy show incident has escalated, leading to an FIR against Himanshu Jangra and comedian Pranit More. The viral clip sparked outrage, prompting police action and a national debate on consent and accountability. Both men have apologized, but many remain unconvinced as investigations continue.

The Gurugram Police has also sent legal requests and notices to the concerned social media platforms to stop the circulation of the said video content, affecting the dignity of women. “Action has been taken to remove the video.”

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Home Department has ordered a detailed probe into all video content featuring stand-up comedian Pranit More after a controversy erupted over remarks made during one of his shows.The Maharashtra Home Department has ordered a detailed investigation into all video content of stand-up comedian Pranit More. The probe has been handed over to the Maharashtra Cyber Police, which will examine his show videos, viral clips, and online content across social media… pic.twitter.com/Nv6Srnn6Ey— IANS (@ians_india) June 14, 2026 According to a report by IANS, the probe has been handed over to the Maharashtra Cyber Police, which will examine his show videos, viral clips, and online content across social media platforms.What Happened In The ShowStand-up comedian Pranit More came under scrutiny after a video from his show went viral on social media. In the clip, a man identified as Himanshu Jangra joked that he felt entitled to physical intimacy because he had spent Rs 370 on a biryani during a date. Meanwhile, another clip showed MBBS student Sejal Pawar, who spoke about anatomy sessions involving cadavers and claimed that students would sometimes discuss and mock the private parts of male cadavers. Pranit More laughed at the remarks, triggering widespread backlash online. Pranit More ApologisesIn the video, Pranit said, "Jinko bhi iss wajah se hurt hua hai, un sabse main maafi maangna chahta hoon. Jo bhi legal proceedings mere against ho rahi hain, uske liye main authorities ke saath co-operate bhi kar raha hoon. Main yehi request karna chahta hoon ki please mujhe ek chance do, main better insaan banke dikhaunga (I apologise to anyone who has been hurt by this. I am cooperating with the authorities regarding any legal proceedings being initiated against me. I just want to request that you please give me a chance, and I will become a better person."Strong Reaction From Political LeaderMumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde strongly condemned the remarks made by Sejal Pawar during Pranit More's comedy show, stating that such comments are unacceptable and reflect a misuse of the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression. She said she would write to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking action and calling for a halt to such stand-up comedy shows.Congress leader Hussain Dalwai also criticised the remarks and called for action against Pranit More, stating that such comments reflect the lack of respect often shown towards women in society.Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, it also contains safeguards to ensure that such freedom is not misused or exercised at the cost of an individual's dignity.Action Against Himanshu Jangra and Sejal PawarThe Maharashtra Cyber registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr Sejal Pawar and others over allegedly obscene and objectionable content. Jangra was fired from the company where he worked after his employer claimed that the incident impacted client relationships.On the other hand, Sejal Pawar, associated with Mumbai's Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, has been placed on 15 days' compulsory leave following outrage over her remarks in the viral video.

A stand-up comedy audience interaction has snowballed into one of India’s most talked-about controversies. Comedian Pranit More is facing legal scrutiny after viral clips from his Gurugram show triggered outrage online and prompted action from authorities.