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Pranit More fights back tears during first live show after 370 biryani row: ‘Log mujhe accept karenge?’

Comedian Pranit More thanked audience for their support during his first show after facing backlash over ₹370 biryani controversy.

Updated on: Aug 3, 2026, 09:46:49 IST
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Comedian Pranit More faced a difficult time after receiving severe backlash in June 2026 over the viral₹370 biryani"> 370 biryani controversy, which stemmed from an audience member's inappropriate remarks about his dating experience during one of More's crowd-work sets. The comedian performed his first live show after the controversy, and a leaked clip from the performance has now gone viral. The video shows Pranit fighting tears on stage.

'Will people accept me?'

Pranit More faced backlash after  ₹370 biryani row.
Pranit More faced backlash after ₹370 biryani row.

It is reported that the clip is from Pranit's show in Georgia, which took place on June 14, 2026, just days after the controversy erupted. In the video, Pranit expressed doubt about whether the audience would accept him after the backlash. He also thanked those who continued to support him despite the controversy.

He said, "Jab main stage pe aaya to mujhe laga ki kya ye log mujhe accept karenge. Mujhe bohot hi accha laga ki tum log bohot supportive the jo bhi cheezein huin uske baad bhi (When I came on stage, I wondered if these people would accept me. I felt really good that you all were so supportive, even after everything that happened). So, thanks a lot."

Recalling his mother's advice, he said, "Meri mummy be mujhe ek hi cheez boli ki 'Tune galti ki aur sorry bol diya. Tere behaviour se dikh jaega'. Main bola 'Agar unhe nahi pasand aaya to'. Mummy ne bola 'Galti to sabhi karte hain. Tum me se aisa koi jisne kabhi galti nahi ki hai. To fir main ye nahin karunga bhai (My mom told me just one thing: 'You made a mistake and apologised. Your behaviour will show it.' I asked, 'What if they still don't like it?' Mom said, 'Everyone makes mistakes. Is there anyone among you who has never made a mistake?' So then I won't do this, brother)."

While thanking the audience, More got emotional once again. "So thanks a lot mujhe fir se chance dene ke liye. Bohot show kiye hain maine. Ye show aur tum log mujhe humesha yaad rahoge (So thank you so much for giving me another chance. I have done a lot of shows, but I will always remember this show and all of you)," he concluded.

About the 370 biryani row

The controversy erupted after a clip from one of Pranit's crowd-work sets went viral, in which an audience member implied that spending 370 on chicken biryani during a date entitled him to physical intimacy. The remark sparked outrage online, with many criticising Pranit for not calling out the deeply misogynistic comment during the show.

 
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Vibha Maru

Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema.

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