Stand-up comedian Pranit More has been in the news ever since one of the audience members on his show created a stir by sharing his story of a date. The debate began after this audience member Himanshu Jangra from Gurugram shared that because he spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date, he expected returns in the form of physical intimacy. It did not stop there. Himanshu then went on to share details of how he kissed and touched her and convinced her to do so even though she did not want to. While Himanshu faced backlash and also was fired from his job, the internet is also blaming Pranit for laughing over whatever he said rather than stopping him or teaching him the right way. As per the latest update, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell has now registered an FIR against Pranit and others. According to ANI, “The Office of the Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, serves as the nodal office for all cyber-related matters in the State of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Cyber continues to monitor online platforms and social media ecosystems to identify and take appropriate action against content and activities that may violate applicable laws and adversely affect public order, dignity, and societal interests. In this regard, an offence has been registered at the Nodal Cyber Police Station, Maharashtra Cyber, vide FIR No. 36/2026 U/s 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, 353(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 r/w 67 Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, against stand-up comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr. Sejal Pawar, and other persons found involved, in connection with the publication and dissemination of allegedly obscene and objectionable content through online platforms and social media.”According to authorities, the present case arises from certain videos and clips circulated through YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms in connection with a programme hosted by stand-up comedian Pranit More. The content being widely circulated allegedly contains obscene, offensive, and objectionable remarks concerning women, consent, and deceased persons, which are against accepted societal norms and attract provisions of criminal law. The investigation conducted by Maharashtra Cyber revealed that one of the clips allegedly contained remarks made by Himanshu Jangra suggesting entitlement to physical intimacy in return for money spent during a date, thereby portraying women in a derogatory manner and trivialising issues relating to consent and dignity. Many celebrities like Ayesha Khan, Kusha Kapila Pranit for amplifying the remark instead of challenging it. Although both Himanshu and Pranit later issued apologies, the incident has sparked a larger conversation about accountability in comedy, audience interactions and the responsibility of content creators when sharing potentially harmful views. Meanwhile, now Pranit has deactivated his Instagram.
