'₹370 biryani' row: FIR against Pranit, Himanshu Jangra in Gurugram
What's the story
The Gurugram Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against stand-up comedian Pranit More and audience member Himanshu Jangra over the controversial "₹370 biryani" remarks. The case was registered at DLF Phase 2 Police Station after the National Commission for Women (NCW) lodged a complaint. The commission took action after Jangra's comments sparked widespread outrage online.
Controversy origins
How did the controversy start?
The controversy erupted when a video from a stand-up show in Gurugram's Cyber City went viral. In the clip, Jangra, a web developer from Gurugram, shared a personal story during a crowd-work segment. He spoke about spending ₹370 on chicken biryani for a date and expecting physical intimacy in return when the woman asked him to drop her home. More, who hosted the show, laughed at the remarks on stage.
Legal action
FIR filed under multiple sections of law
The FIR against More and Jangra has been filed under Section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, which deals with publishing obscene material online. It also includes Sections 294, 353(3), 75(2), and 75(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These sections pertain to obscene acts, public mischief, and offenses related to outraging a woman's modesty. Notices have been sent to both accused, asking them to join the investigation.
Wider legal trouble
Maharashtra Cyber Police also registered a case
Separately, the Maharashtra Cyber Police have registered a case against More, Jangra, and others for allegedly spreading obscene content online. This case was filed at the Nodal Cyber Police Station as FIR number 36 of 2026. It invokes Sections 75(1)(iv), 75(3), 294, and 353(2) of the BNS along with Section 67 of the IT Act. Investigators alleged that clips from the show were monetized for online traction.
Apologies issued
Both More, Jangra have apologized
In light of the backlash, Jangra clarified that parts of his story were exaggerated and improvised for entertainment purposes. More also admitted he could have handled the situation differently. In a second apology video, he said, "While I was doing crowd work with that guy, he said many derogatory things, but everyone was laughing. I got carried away, and it was a lapse in judgment. I feel this was a big mistake on my part."