Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has broken his silence on the ongoing backlash surrounding the controversial ₹370 biryani incident involving comedian Pranit More. While acknowledging that the remarks made during the viral crowd-work clip were wrong, Munawar appealed to social media users to stop relentlessly targeting those involved. The comedian warned against the dangers of online pile-ons, saying people often realize the seriousness of such situations only “when a dead body is carried out.”
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Munawar Faruqui Urges People to Move On
The controversy erupted after a clip from Pranit More’s Gurugram stand-up show went viral online. In the video, audience member Himanshu Jangra spoke about spending ₹370 on chicken biryani during a date and implied that he expected something in return for the money spent. The remarks triggered widespread outrage, with many accusing the duo of normalising misogynistic attitudes and trivialising consent.
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As criticism intensified, both Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra issued public apologies and temporarily deactivated their social media accounts. Now, Munawar Faruqui has urged people to stop escalating the situation further. Sharing a video on his Instagram Story, Munawar acknowledged that the comments made during the show were inappropriate. However, he argued that the people involved had already paid a heavy price for their actions.
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Munawar said, “I think we should all stop now. The comedian said something very wrong, and what happened during the crowd work was also very wrong. I also disagree with what the girl said. I don’t like what was said, but there is a limit to everything.” Munawar stressed that while criticism was understandable, the continued harassment had crossed a line.
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The comedian pointed out that those involved had already suffered serious personal and professional repercussions and said, “FIRs were filed, jobs were lost, careers ended, social standing was ruined—it all happened. They suffered greatly for their words, but now it’s time to stop.” He further added, “The way they are being hounded for the sake of content, just stop it, brother.” Munawar’s comments have sparked fresh debate online, with some agreeing that public accountability should not turn into endless online harassment, while others believe the criticism remains justified given the nature of the remarks.