Pranit More’s Comeback: Stand-up comedian Pranit More is officially returning to the stage. Nearly two months after the viral ₹370 Biryani controversy sparked nationwide backlash, the comedian has announced his new stand-up special, ‘Ghayal’, which is scheduled to premiere on August 15. The announcement was made through his official Instagram account, where More described the special as a reflection of his personal journey through one of the most challenging phases of his career.
What Did Pranit More Say?
Sharing the poster of ‘Ghayal’, More wrote, “I can’t change what happened, but I can choose who I become because of it.”
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He added that Ghayal tells the story of that journey, signalling that the upcoming special will draw from his recent experiences and the lessons he learned during the controversy.
What Was the ₹370 Biryani Controversy?
The controversy began in June after a crowd-work clip from one of Pranit More’s stand-up shows went viral. During the interaction, an audience member made a misogynistic remark suggesting that spending ₹370 on chicken biryani during a date entitled him to physical intimacy.
The clip drew widespread criticism because More did not immediately challenge the remark on stage. The backlash really got louder on the internet and it snowballed into an FIR. Then there was NCW intervention by the National Commission for Women (NCW), and after that, both More and the audience member who was involved ended up issuing public apologies.
Pranit More’s Comeback: Internet Reacts to ‘Ghayal’
As soon as the news about Ghayal came out, online reactions started going in all directions. Some fans felt good about More coming back, they even praised him for trying to move ahead. But others started comparing the comeback with comedian Samay Raina’s recent return and that comparison kicked off more debates across social media.
Supporters say Ghayal feels like a chance for More to explain his side, step by step. Meanwhile, critics are still split whether this comeback is arriving a little too soon or not. Even though More hasn’t shared the entire content yet, his Instagram note gives a hint that the special will mix personal storytelling with stand-up comedy.
