Pranit More issued a fresh apology, saying he got “carried away”.
He called for a second chance and assured that he would be a better person.
More also apologised for hurting people's sentiments.
Stand-up comedian Pranit More's recent crowdwork show drew criticism after an audience member, identified as Himanshu Jangra made derogatory remarks against a woman he took on a date. Pranit, instead of challenging it, laughed and said, “Peak Gurgaon content,” following which More and the man received severe backlash on social media. More later issued an apology on Instagram and later deactivated his account.
He is now back on the app, where he shared a video and apologised again, saying he got “carried away” and deserves the hate.
More's second apology comes after the National Commission for Women (NCW) stepped in and Maharashtra Cybercrime police registered an FIR against him.
Pranit More issues apology over Rs 360 biryani remark row
On Saturday, taking to his Instagram handle, More, in a video, said, “I deserve this hate. That man said many derogatory things, but everyone was laughing, so I also got carried away. This was a big mistake. I could have stopped him then and there and taken a stand. I gave him a platform and that escalated matters so fast. I want to apologise to all those who got hurt.”
More also said he is cooperating with the authorities. The comedian called for a second chance and assured that he would work on his content and become a better person.
Watch the video here.
FIR against Pranit More and others
Maharashtra Cybercrime police on Thursday (June 11) registered an FIR against More and others linked to the objectionable content circulated on social media.
The FIR has been registered at the Nodal Cyber Police Station, Maharashtra Cyber under section 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, 353(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and 67 Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, against More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr. Sejal Pawar, and others in connection with the publication and dissemination of allegedly obscene and objectionable content through online platforms and social media, as per the police.
NCW steps in 'Rs 370 biryani' row
The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter. Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra have received notices to appear before the Commission on June 22, at 4 pm.
