Pranit More returns Georgia after Rs 370 biryani backlash

Stand-up comedian Pranit More delivered an emotional return to the stage in Georgia on June 14, 2026, addressing a live audience for the first time since facing widespread online backlash over a viral crowdwork segment known as the "Rs 370 biryani controversy." A leaked clip from the show, which circulated widely on social media in late July, shows More fighting back tears as he thanked the supportive crowd and reflected on the ordeal.

The controversy originated in early June 2026 from a video of More's audience interaction with a man who described a date. The audience member, later identified as Gurugram-based web developer Himanshu Jangra, implied that spending 370 rupees on chicken biryani for a woman created an expectation of physical intimacy. The clip drew sharp criticism across social media, with many accusing More of failing to challenge what was widely condemned as a misogynistic remark during the live set. More later issued a public apology, calling his decision to laugh along a "lapse in judgement" and clarifying that the audience member's views did not represent his own.

In the leaked video from his Georgia performance, More expressed deep uncertainty about his...