Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Pranit More announces comeback special 'Ghayal' after ₹370 biryani row
A comedian named Pranit More tells jokes on stage.
A few months ago, one of his shows got people very upset.
A man in the crowd told a story about a date.
He said he spent about 370 rupees on chicken biryani for a woman and wanted his money back from her.
Pranit laughed and called the whole thing 'Peak Gurgaon content.'
Many people thought the man's words were unfair and rude to the woman.
They were angry that Pranit laughed instead of saying it was not okay.
Pranit said sorry and admitted he made a mistake.
Police and a women's rights group also got involved.
Now he is coming back with a new comedy show called 'Ghayal' about his journey through all that.
Pranit More announced his new stand-up special 'Ghayal' on Wednesday, August 5, marking his return to live comedy.
The special, beginning in Mumbai, is described as 'the story of that journey' through the backlash he faced.
Social media users compared the comeback to Samay Raina's return special 'Still Alive'.
The controversy began in June when audience member Himanshu Jangra said he expected to 'recover' the ₹370 he spent on chicken biryani during a date; Pranit laughed and called it 'Peak Gurgaon content.'
Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR and the National Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance, while Pranit apologised for not challenging the remarks.
- Who
- Comedian Pranit More, who announced his comeback after the ₹370 biryani controversy involving audience member Himanshu Jangra; reactions drew comparisons with Samay Raina.
- What
- He announced his new stand-up special 'Ghayal', described as the story of his journey after the backlash he faced.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 5; the controversy began in June.
- Where
- The special will begin in Mumbai; the incident drew responses from Maharashtra authorities, and the viral remark was branded 'Peak Gurgaon content.'
- Why
- To share his journey through the backlash he faced after he laughed at and encouraged an audience member's remark widely seen as misogynistic.
Critics
Supporters
The 'Ghayal' comeback announcement
Critics
Critics say Pranit is copying Samay Raina's 'Still Alive' formula, calling him 'once a misogynist, always a misogynist' and suggesting that naming the show 'Ghayal' portrays himself as a victim instead of taking accountability.
Supporters
Fans welcomed his return, saying they missed him, are genuinely happy to see him back, and remain proud of him.
The ₹370 biryani incident
Critics
Critics argue Pranit laughed at and encouraged a misogynistic remark instead of challenging it, so the FIR and NCW action were justified; one comment said his cancellation was 'valid' unlike Samay Raina's.
Supporters
Supporters note Pranit apologised publicly and admitted he should not have laughed at or encouraged the remarks, and some said they are happy people try to move on instead of letting one incident end a career.
- Comedian
- Pranit More
- New special
- Ghayal
- Announcement date
- Wednesday, August 5
- Special begins in
- Mumbai
- Controversial bill
- ₹370 for chicken biryani
- Audience member
- Himanshu Jangra
- Police action
- FIR registered by Maharashtra Cyber Police
- Women's body
- National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance
Sources
Pranit More Announces Comeback Show 'Ghayal' After ₹370 Biryani Row, Internet Reacts: 'Once A Misogynist...'
Pranit More Announces Comeback Special Ghayal 2 Months After ₹370 Biryani Controversy, Netizens Say 'Similar To Samay Raina's Still Alive'
Pranit More announces stand-up special ‘Ghayal’ after ₹370 biryani row; internet compares comeback with Samay Raina
