Pranit More is currently facing heat from the netizens and even other influencers for his interaction during a show. For the unversed, a clip that has now gone viral showed More talking to a man in the audience who made some derogatory remarks about a woman. The comment triggered intense outrage, with some people even calling him out for not stopping the man and for further sharing the video online. Amid that, a clip of Salman Khan schooling More about ‘below the belt’ jokes has resurfaced, further catching everyone’s attention.
What is the Rs. 370 biryani controversy?
For the unversed, comedian and Bigg Boss 19 contestant, Pranit More, has landed in the middle of a major controversy after a clip from one of his shows went viral online. The uproar began when More was interacting with the audience, and a member, Himanshu Jangra, made insensitive comments. He suggested that because he had spent Rs. 370 on chicken biryani for a woman, he expected physical intimacy in return. The comment triggered massive outrage online, with many questioning why the segment was even uploaded to social media. In the now viral video from More’s comedy show, Jangra can be quoted as saying:
“Maine kaha ki Rs 370 lage hain to use to wasool to karunga hi.”
Salman Khan previously schooled Pranit More for his below-the-belt jokes
Amid the Rs. 370 biryani controversy, an old video from Bigg Boss 19 has resurfaced online. In the 2025 video, Salman Khan can be seen schooling Pranit More for his jokes. The video is from shortly after More entered Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19, when several clips from his stand-up sets went viral on social media. During one of his routine sets, More took a dig at Khan’s personal and professional life, including jokes about the actor’s Panvel farmhouse, his legal controversies and his career. One joke that immediately caught everyone’s attention was about Salman’s farmhouse and the women visiting the property.
Pranit More drew intense criticism after making a joke at a woman in the audience. For the uninitiated, More took a dig at a woman wearing a ring resembling Salman Khan’s famous turquoise bracelet. Reacting to it, he jokingly asked if she had been to the actor’s farmhouse. The issue reached Bigg Boss during the season’s first Weekend Ka Vaar, and Salman didn’t hold back from addressing the material. Khan made sure More was aware of his dismay at the content and said the comedian had crossed a line.
Promos from the episode showed the superstar confronting Pranit More over what were described as “below-the-belt” jokes. Salman Khan called out More and confirmed he knew everything the comedian had said about him before entering the show. Khan even acknowledged that, while he understands that More is there to make people laugh, the way he does it is not right. In the video, Khan was heard saying:
“Mujhe pata hai ki aapne mujhpe kya kya bola hai joki sahi nahi hai. Uss waqt aapko logon ko hasana tha, mera naam use karke, aapne voh kiya. I just don’t think you should go beneath the belt.”
Pranit More issued an apology
Once the video featuring Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra went viral, More posted an apology on Instagram. The comedian acknowledged that he had made a mistake by laughing after an audience member made derogatory remarks about a woman. He further said that he has learned from the incident and “take this lesson forward.” However, it seems like the netizens are not yet ready to let the controversy go and rightfully so.
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