Trigger Warning: This article contains references to rape that some readers may find distressing.Samyuktha Hegde has become the latest celebrity to speak out against comedian Pranit More over the Rs 370 biryani controversy. The actress sharply rejected his second apology and called out the remarks made on his show as an example of rape culture, as the backlash against the viral incident continues to intensify on social media.
Samyuktha Hegde’s furious response to Pranit More’s apology
Samyuktha Hegde did not hold back in her response, posting directly in the comments section of Pranit More’s Instagram account. She wrote, “Pranit, stop reading a teleprompter!! You didn’t get carried away or anything; that’s who you really are. The way you are rolling on the stage laughing like that is the best thing you have ever heard, shameful!! This is R@pe culture, and your mind and most minds in our country are conditioned to believe this is okay, but it’s not. Your sorry means nothing!”She further added, “The disgust that you are is pretty clear and in the open. Not just you and that guy, but every human who was in the room was a problem. Comedy is funny when r@pe is not normalised. Don’t sell anything as comedy and expect people to react well to it. A county where 4 r@pes are reported every hour, this is not humour!”
Pranit More issues second apology
On Saturday, Pranit More posted a second apology via a video statement, requesting a second chance to improve as a person. He explained that he had been wanting to address the issue for some time but was previously prevented from doing so as his Instagram account had been temporarily suspended. He acknowledged his failure to intervene, saying, “I gave him a platform, which caused things to escalate so much.”
What is the Rs 370 biryani controversy?
The controversy centres around Himanshu Jangra, who appeared as an audience member on Pranit More’s show and recounted going on a date with a woman where he paid Rs 370 for a plate of chicken biryani. He implied he was entitled to a “return” on that investment. “Maine kaha 370 rupay lage hain, main wasool toh karunga (I spent Rs 370, so I have to get something back),” Jangra said on the show.Pranit More laughed and gave him the platform to continue speaking, which triggered widespread outrage once the clip circulated online.
