Key facts
- Comedian Pranit More apologized for remarks made during a crowd-work segment of his show.
- More admitted he "got carried away" and failed to intervene when derogatory comments were made.
- The National Commission for Women summoned More and Himanshu Jangra over the incident.
- Jangra allegedly implied a quid pro quo for money spent on a date.
- Himanshu Jangra reportedly lost his job following the backlash.
Stand-up comedian Pranit More has issued a public apology for remarks made during a crowd-work segment of his show, admitting he "got carried away" and failed to intervene when derogatory comments were made. The apology comes after the National Commission for Women summoned More and web developer Himanshu Jangra over the incident.
The controversy began when a clip surfaced online showing Jangra recounting an incident where he spent Rs 370 on biryani for a date and allegedly implied he expected sexual favors in return. More was seen laughing during the exchange, which intensified criticism on social media, with many accusing the participants of normalizing coercive behavior and misogyny.
In his apology video, More stated he deserved the hate and acknowledged his mistake in giving the comments a platform. He expressed his desire to apologize to everyone hurt by the remarks and assured that he is cooperating with authorities and working on improving his content. The incident has also led to Himanshu Jangra reportedly losing his job at a Gurugram-based company.