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Pranit More fights back tears during first live show after ₹370 biryani row

Pranit More faced backlash after <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>370 biryani row.

Updated 4 days ago

Five global festivals fuelled by satire

For over three weeks, multiple venues across this vibrant Australian city are filled with the sound of raucous laughter. (Official photo)

Updated 8 days ago

After conquering The Odyssey, Nolan admits one genre still scares him

Christopher Nolan said he would be "terrified" to direct a romantic comedy.

Published 13 days ago

Comedian Gurleen Pannu opens up about comedy, confidence, and criticism

Gurleen Pannu reflects on fame, female comics, and finding humour in life.

Updated 21 days ago

Raghav Juyal says audiences need Govinda-style entertainers again | Interview

Raghav Juyal in a still from Bhai Tera Star Hai.

Updated 21 days ago

Tom Segura, Christina P's children: Meet sons Ellis, Julian after couple's split

Tom Segura and Christina P have split after 18 years of marriage.

Published 24 days ago

Why did Tom Segura and Christina P divorce after 18 years of marriage?

Tom Segura (L) and his ex-wife, Christina P.

Updated 24 days ago

Farhad Samji on Akshay's viral 4th-wall-breaking interval scene in Welcome 3

Farhad Samji reveals why Akshay Kumar breaks the fourth wall in Welcome to the Jungle.

Updated 32 days ago

Exclusive| Disha Patani: I learned comedy by watching Akshay Kumar, Johnny Lever

Disha Patani

Updated 36 days ago

Navin Prabhakar calls out comedy scene after '370 biryani' row

Comic artiste Navin Prabhakar, (inset) Pranit More

Updated 37 days ago

Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi: My comedy helps me create a connection with my patients

Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi is an ENT surgeon and also a stand-up comic.

Published 37 days ago

Internet angry at Samay Raina's joke on girlfriend's consent in Latent clip

Samay Raina in the old clip from India's Got Latent.

Updated 40 days ago

Arshad Warsi on his packed 2026 with King, Welcome To The Jungle, Dhamaal 4

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi during the trailer launch of Jiohotstar's web series "Pritam And Pedro", in Mumbai, Monday, June 15, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_15_2026_000423A)

Updated 42 days ago

‘Comedy is more challenging in age of memes and reels,’ feels Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar attends the promotion of his action-comedy film Welcome to the Jungle in Mumbai on June 23.

(Photo by Sujit JAISWAL / AFP)

Updated 44 days ago

Arya Babbar on ‘Prateik Smita Patil’ joke: I was just stating facts, audience…

Arya Babbar and Prateik Smita Patil

Published 45 days ago

Pranit More avoids questions as he appears before National Commission for Women

Pranit More was seen wearing a mask as he entered the NCW office on June 22.

Updated 45 days ago

Why was Carlos Mencia arrested? Comedian faces 12 felony tax charges over $8.7M

Comedian Carlos Mencia, best known for "Mind of Mencia," was charged with 12 felony tax counts on Thursday.

Published 49 days ago

Tanya Mittal backs Pranit More amid ₹370 biryani row, seeks forgiveness for him

Following the uproar, the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR against Pranit and Himanshu over their obscene and derogatory remarks.

Updated 50 days ago

Pranit More, Samay Raina to Munawar Faruqui: When comedy came at the cost of FIR

Comedians who faced legal trouble for jokes

Published 52 days ago

Aishwarya Mohanraj's old clip on ‘male babies’ under fire amid Pranit More row

A clip of comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj has sparked controversy.

Published 52 days ago

All India Medical Students' Association president condemns Sejal Pawar's remarks

Sejal Pawar is a final year MBBS student stationed at KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

Updated 54 days ago

Himanshu Jangra regrets going to Pranit More's show: Maine galat words use kiye

Himanshu Jangra has apologised for his comments on Pranit More's show.

Updated 55 days ago

Pranit More breaks silence after ‘ ₹370 biryani’ row, vows to be ‘better insaan’

Pranit More shared an apology video on Instagram after the ‘ <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>370 biryani’ row.

Updated 55 days ago

Medics seek action for female doctor's corpse joke during Pranit More's show

During a show by comedian Pranit More, an audience member made jokes on body donors, which later caused a controversy.

Updated 56 days ago

Sejal Pawar, ₹370 biryani row and Pranit More: The crowdwork controversy

The National Commission for Women on Thursday summoned comedian Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra, asking them to appear before the panel on June 22

Updated 56 days ago

Amid Pranit More biryani row, Malti Chahar says why she chose to speak up

During Bigg Boss 19, Malti Chahar and Pranit More initially grabbed attention for their close friendship.

Updated 56 days ago

Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Sejal Pawar to face police inquiry, NCW summons

Pranit More has come under fire for a comment made during a stand-up comedy show.

Updated 57 days ago

Female doc apologises for joke on male corpse's private part on Pranit More show

Medico Sejal Pawar has apologised for comments she made on Pranit More's show.

Updated 57 days ago

Woman doctor apologises for joking about male corpse’s private body parts

Sejal Pawar has attracted backlash for her comments on Pranit More's show.

Updated 57 days ago

Disha Patani's sister slams ₹370 biryani remark on Pranit More's show

Disha Patani is outraged with the comments that were passed as comedy on the show.

Updated 58 days ago

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