The unfolding digital crisis surrounding stand-up comedian Pranit More took a dramatic turn on Saturday, June 13, 2026. After briefly vanishing from social media due to an unannounced account suspension, More restored his official Instagram handle to release a second, more comprehensive video address regarding the infamous “₹370 ki biryani controversy.”
While public anger across social media remains intense, a wave of prominent entertainment industry figures—particularly his former co-contestants from Bigg Boss 19 have publicly stepped forward to support the embattled comic, pleading for public grace and a second chance.
The ongoing backlash originated from a now-deleted crowd-work video where an audience member, Himanshu Jangra, made a deeply transactional and misogynistic remark implying that spending ₹370 on a date entitled him to physical intimacy. More faced immediate national condemnation for laughing along with and platforming the statement rather than challenging it. In his latest address, More clarified that his sudden digital absence was due to his Instagram account being temporarily suspended under mass-reporting protocols, rather than a deliberate attempt to evade public accountability.
Bigg Boss 19 Alumni Speak Out on ‘Generational Mindsets’
As soon as the apology video went live, several high-profile television personalities flooded More’s comment section to offer emotional support and contextualize the high-pressure environment of live entertainment. Veteran actress and Bigg Boss 19 star Kunickaa Sadanand posted a lengthy defense, labeling More a “good boy” with deep-rooted values who simply got swept up in the pursuit of live laughter.
“Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone has the courage to own it. You were not the cause of a generational mindset; you were one of the many who inherited this mindset from generations of objectification. Stay strong, stay mindful.” — Kunickaa Sadanand, Actress
Echoing similar sentiments, singer Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, Shehbaz Badesha, commented in Hindi, stating that those who forgive mistakes are the truly big-hearted ones, commending More for directly accepting his failure. Prominent television actress Kishwer Merchantt also chimed in, advising the young comic to be incredibly cautious and highly mindful of his crowd-work editing choices moving forward.
Resurfaced Clips and the Looming Legal Reality
| Controversy Lifecycle | The Pranit More Crisis Matrix |
| Primary Actor | Pranit More (Comedian & Bigg Boss 19 Alumnus) |
| Digital Status | Instagram handle restored after a temporary policy suspension |
| Industry Defenders | Kunickaa Sadanand, Shehbaz Badesha, Kishwer Merchantt |
| Aggravating Factors | Resurfaced older comedy clips; viral old video of Salman Khan calling him out |
| Legal Framework | Under active investigation by Mumbai authorities; More is fully cooperating |
Despite the strong show of solidarity from his industry peers, the path to redemption remains steep for the comedian. The controversy has refused to die down because internet users have begun systematically unearthing older clips from his past stand-up sets, leading to fresh scrutiny regarding his comedic boundary lines. Making matters worse, an old television clip featuring megastar Salman Khan reprimanding More on national television over “beneath-the-belt” humor has gone viral again, adding major fuel to the narrative that this wasn’t a isolated slip-up.
Beyond the court of public opinion, the legal reality remains serious. More reiterated in his statement that he is currently under active investigation by legal authorities and is complying with all official directives. While critics like Sutapa Sikdar have publicly rejected his apologies, the comedy community is watching closely, realizing that this incident may permanently change how crowd-work content is monitored, edited, and monetized in the Indian digital space.