Comedian Pranit More has issued a public apology following the controversy surrounding a viral clip from one of his shows that sparked widespread criticism online.
The row began after audience member Himanshu Jangra shared a dating experience during More’s crowd work segment. In the exchange, Jangra suggested that because he had spent Rs 370 on a plate of chicken biryani during a date, he expected something in return from the woman. The remark quickly drew backlash on social media, with many users describing it as misogynistic and transactional.
‘I got carried away’
Responding to the criticism, More posted a video on Instagram acknowledging his role in the incident and accepting responsibility for allowing the conversation to continue on stage.
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“While I was doing crowd work with that guy, he said many derogatory things, but everyone was laughing. I got carried away, and it was a lapse in judgment. I feel this was a big mistake on my part. I could have stopped him there or taken a stand, but I didn’t," he said.
The comedian added that he understood why people were upset and admitted that his actions contributed to the situation gaining wider attention.
Accepts criticism, apologises to those hurt
More said he deserved the criticism he had received for giving the audience member a platform to make the remarks.
“I gave him a platform, which caused things to escalate. To anyone who was hurt because of this, I want to apologise. Whatever legal proceedings are happening against me, I am cooperating with the authorities," he added.
The controversy has generated extensive discussion online, with many users debating the responsibilities of performers during live crowd interactions and audience participation segments.
Calls it a learning experience
In his video, More also appealed to the public for an opportunity to learn from the episode and improve.
He said the incident had become a significant learning experience and stressed that he intends to reflect that growth in his future work.
"I am working on myself, I will work on my content, and you will be able to see this in my work in the future."
The apology comes as the debate around the viral clip and its fallout continues across social media platforms.
FAQs:
Why is Pranit More facing criticism?
Pranit More faced backlash after a viral clip from his show featured controversial remarks made by an audience member during a crowd-work segment.
What did Pranit More say in his apology?
He admitted he got carried away, called it a lapse in judgment, apologised to those hurt, and said he would work on improving his content.
