Rs 370 Biryani Row Deepens as Himanshu Jangra Says He Regrets the Fallout

New Delhi, June 15, 2026: The controversy around comedian Pranit More’s Gurugram show is still widening, with audience member Himanshu Jangra now saying he is overwhelmed by regret, job loss and legal pressure, even as the National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned both men for June 22 and Maharashtra Cyber has registered an FIR in the case. 

Background: how the row began

The dispute started after a crowd-work clip from More’s show in Gurugram went viral. In the exchange, Jangra spoke about spending ₹370 on chicken biryani during a date and made remarks that many viewers interpreted as suggesting entitlement to sexual favours. The video drew sharp criticism online, with many saying the exchange normalised coercive behaviour and trivialised consent.

The backlash quickly moved beyond social media. Starvik Design, the Gurugram-based company where Jangra worked as a web developer, terminated his employment after reviewing the incident and its impact. NDTV reported that the company’s founder said the remarks were offensive and also hurt the firm’s reputation.

What Jangra said in the latest video

In a recent video posted by his former employer’s Instagram account, Jangra told Starvik Design founder Vivek Vishwakarma that he was under intense stress and regretted attending the show. NDTV reported that he said he had used the wrong words, that parts of the story were improvised, and that his comments did not reflect his real views. He also tried to distance himself from the online accounts appearing under his name.

The video has triggered a fresh debate online. While some users saw it as an apology under pressure, others said Jangra appeared more regretful about the consequences than the remarks themselves. The discussion has also reignited criticism over how casually misogynistic language can be packaged as entertainment in live crowd-work settings

More’s latest response and the legal action

Pranit More has also issued another public apology, saying he could have stopped the exchange earlier and calling his failure to intervene a serious mistake. In his latest statement, he accepted that he was carried away by the audience reaction and said he deserved the criticism. 

The matter has now entered the legal and regulatory stage. NCW has taken suo motu cognisance, asked Haryana police for action, and scheduled a hearing for June 22, 2026, at 4 pm. The commission said remarks that glorify coercion or disrespect a woman’s autonomy cannot be treated as harmless humour. Maharashtra Cyber has also registered an FIR linked to the incident. 

Why the story matters

What began as a viral comedy clip has turned into a broader conversation about consent, accountability, public shaming and the consequences of careless speech in front of a live audience. That conversation spilled offline on Sunday, when a women’s organisation protested outside More’s residential building in Kharghar, showing that the fallout is still very much active. 

For readers, the key takeaway is that the controversy is no longer just about one joke or one viral clip. It now involves employment consequences, police scrutiny, a women’s rights complaint, and a public debate on where entertainment ends and responsibility begins. 

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