We still live in a patriarchal society, and a man like Himanshu Jangra understands this reality.A recent stand-up comedy show in Gurugram has sparked nationwide outrage over consent, misogyny, and the transactional view some men still hold toward women. The controversy centers on a viral clip from comedian Pranit More’s show, where audience member Himanshu Jangra shared a disturbing dating anecdote that quickly came to be known as the “₹370 Biryani Controversy.”
What Happened at the Show?
During Pranit More’s crowd-work segment, 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra, a web developer from Gurugram, recounted a date where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani for a woman. He then bluntly stated that he expected physical intimacy in return, saying in Hindi, “Maine kaha ki ₹370 lage hain to use to wasool to karunga hi” (I said that since ₹370 was spent, I will definitely recover it). What made the situation worse was Pranit More’s response. Instead of calling out the misogynistic remark, the comedian laughed and labeled it “Peak Gurgaon Content,” later sharing the video on his social media platforms.
Public Outrage and Criticism After insensitive view
The video spread rapidly across Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube, triggering massive backlash. People condemned both Jangra’s comment and More’s failure to challenge it. Bollywood personality Ayesha Khan joined the outrage, calling out Pranit More’s conduct and criticizing the promotion of such misogynistic behavior. Comedians Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh also expressed their disapproval, with users describing the incident as “Peak Gurgaon Content” in a negative sense. Social media users highlighted how the comment violated basic principles of consent and revealed a toxic dating mindset where women are treated as commodities rather than equals.
Himanshu Jangra Fired from Job
The consequences for Himanshu Jangra were swift and severe. Following the social media uproar, Starvik Design, the Gurugram-based firm where Jangra worked as a web developer, terminated his employment. The company’s decision reflected the growing intolerance toward misogynistic attitudes in professional spaces. Jangra came under intense scrutiny as people examined how his remark demonstrated a transactional view of relationships—where spending money on a meal entitled him to sexual intimacy.
Pranit More Deletes His Instagram Account
Facing mounting criticism for promoting what many described as misogynistic behavior, Pranit More issued a public apology. He acknowledged that he should have handled the moment differently and stated that the comments did not reflect his personal views. However, the apology came days after he deactivated his Instagram account entirely. The comedian is being slammed for laughing at the comment, promoting it during his show, and amplifying it through his social media platform. His Instagram deactivation came within hours of the backlash erupting, with major news outlets covering the move.
The Dark Truth: Women Still Viewed as “Use and Throw” Items
This controversy exposes a disturbing reality that continues to plague modern society: still, some men believe women are merely “use and throw” items for them. The ₹370 biryani remark reveals a transactional mindset where physical intimacy is expected as payment for a meal. This mindset treats women not as autonomous individuals with their own choices but as commodities that can be purchased. The fact that several men in the audience roared with laughter at Jangra’s comment demonstrates how deeply entrenched these toxic attitudes remain. When a man feels entitled to physical intimacy because he paid for dinner, he reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of consent and respect. This attitude persists despite decades of feminist advocacy and women’s empowerment movements.
The controversy has widened into a national debate on misogyny, dating, consent, and modern relationships. It forces society to confront uncomfortable questions about the kind of jokes people laugh at and the boundaries we should maintain in distinguishing humor from harmful ideology. Zomato clarified that the viral ₹370 biryani notification is completely fake. The company stated, “Biryani is dinner, not consent,” and confirmed they neither wrote nor sent the distasteful message circulating under their name. They denied any connection to leveraging the sensitive consent issue for promotional purposes.
The ₹370 Biryani Controversy serves as a stark reminder that despite progress, misogynistic attitudes continue to normalize in public spaces. Both Himanshu Jangra losing his job and Pranit More deleting his Instagram demonstrate that society is increasingly rejecting such toxic behavior. However, the laughter from the audience reveals that the fight against viewing women as transactional items remains ongoing.