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Kunal Kamra has reacted sharply to comedian Pranit More’s apology over the viral ₹370 biryani controversy, reigniting debate about accountability in comedy and online content.
Comedian Kunal Kamra has criticised Pranit More’s apology over the viral ₹370 biryani controversy.The controversy surrounding a viral ‘ ₹370 biryani’ remark has taken another turn after comedian Kunal Kamra publicly responded to fellow comedian Pranit More’s apology, intensifying scrutiny over the incident and the responsibilities of content creators.
Kunal Kamra calls out Pranit More for his recent apology video over ' ₹370 biryani' remark
The row began when 23-year-old Himanshu Jangra appeared on More’s show and recounted a date during which he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani. Jangra’s comments quickly drew criticism after he suggested that spending the money entitled him to a “return” on his investment, a remark many social media users condemned as misogynistic and transactional.
The clip rapidly spread across online platforms, triggering widespread backlash against both Jangra and More. While much of the criticism focused on Jangra’s comments, More also faced questions over his role in providing a platform for the remarks and reacting with laughter during the exchange.
As criticism mounted, More issued a public apology. After an initial response failed to calm the controversy, the comedian released a second video statement in which he expressed regret over the incident and appealed to viewers for another opportunity to demonstrate personal growth. In the video, More asked for a second chance to improve as a person and acknowledged the criticism directed at him.
Kamra, known for his outspoken social and political commentary, weighed in on the matter through two posts on X. Responding to More’s apology, he wrote: “Things comedians should stop hiding behind 1. Storytelling. 2. Crowd Work. 3. Hard Work 4. Bank Balance. 5. Parents (sic).”
In a separate post, Kamra offered a more pointed criticism of More, tweeting: “Pranit More makes Harsh Gujral look like Barrack Obama (sic).”
The original clip and the subsequent backlash have continued to circulate online, keeping the controversy in public view even after More’s apology. Neither Jangra nor More has publicly responded to Kamra’s latest comments.
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