15 June,2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Munawar Faruqui, Pranit More, Photo via X, Instagram
The controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More's viral Rs 370 biryani remark continues to dominate social media conversations, but comedian and reality TV star Munawar Faruqui believes it is time for the online outrage to come to an end.
The row began after a clip from Pranit More's show went viral, featuring 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra speaking about a date where he spent Rs 370 on a plate of chicken biryani and felt he deserved a 'return' on his investment.
The comments sparked widespread criticism online, with both Jangra and More facing severe backlash. While Jangra later apologised and deactivated his social media accounts, More also issued a public apology for the incident.
Now, Munawar has weighed in on the controversy, urging people to stop piling on those involved.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Munawar addressed the ongoing backlash and acknowledged that problematic things were said during the show. However, he also stressed that there should be limits to public outrage.
He said that I think we all need to pause now. The comedian said something very wrong, and something very wrong happened during the crowd work as well. Adding that while he disagreed with several comments made during the interaction, he did not believe the relentless criticism should continue indefinitely.
Munawar's remarks come after he had earlier questioned the discussion that took place during the show and criticised the comments that triggered the controversy.
The comedian pointed out that those involved have already faced significant consequences. Referring to the fallout from the controversy, he said that the FIR happened, the job was lost, the career was over, and social standing was gone; it all happened.
Munawar further urged content creators and social media users to stop using the controversy for engagement. Saying that they are being squeezed in the name of content.
Concluding his message, the comedian warned against taking online outrage too far. "There's a limit for everything. Whatever legal consequences follow will take their course, but just be quiet now," he added.
The controversy has already had real-world consequences. Himanshu Jangra was reportedly terminated from his job at Starvik Design, while the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered a case against Pranit More. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also summoned both More and Jangra over the remarks.
Pranit More also issued a video apology on Instagram, asking fans for a second chance.
As debate around the viral incident continues, Munawar's latest statement has sparked a fresh discussion on accountability, online outrage and where the line should be drawn.
