Comedian-web developer did not get apology on ‘₹370 biryani’: Gurugram Police reached with Women Commission, said – derogatory content in the name of comedy will not be tolerated – Gurugram News

The National Commission for Women has refused to accept the apology of comedian Praneet More and web developer Himanshu Jangra over their ‘₹370 biryani’ comment made on women during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram. On Monday evening, ACP Vishnu Prasad reached the Women’s Commission office in Delhi with both the accused. During the hearing, Commission Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar said that promoting material derogatory towards women in the name of comedy is not acceptable. He directed the three accused in the case – Praneet More, Himanshu Jangra and Madhur Virali to appear in person in the next hearing. At the same time, ACP Vishnu Prasad said, “We had received instructions from the Commission on June 22 to produce the accused. We had informed them on time through email. Everyone has been produced before the Commission. An FIR has been registered in this regard at DLF Phase-2 police station. The matter is being investigated seriously, so please give some time.” Commented on the show on 12 April A live crowd-work comedy show by stand-up comedian Pranit More was held in Gurugram on 12 April. While interacting with the audience during the show, web developer Himanshu Jangra mentioned one of his dating experiences. Himanshu had said that he had spent around Rs 360-370 on chicken biryani on a date with a woman. After this he said objectionable words about the woman. Comedian Pranit More laughed at this comment of Himanshu. He called it “Peak Gurugram Content” and also gave reward money to Himanshu for giving a witty answer. This video of the show later went viral on social media. The company fired Himanshu Jangra. After the video went viral, many people called this comment an insult to women and protests started. As the matter escalated, the National Commission for Women also took cognizance. Amidst the controversy, Himanshu Jangra’s company Starwick Design took action against him and fired him from the job. Company founder Vivek Vishwakarma issued a video statement saying that the things said in the viral video are objectionable. He clarified that the company does not support such ideas nor does it want such thinking to influence the youth. After the video went viral, the National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance and sought a report from the Haryana Police. On the complaint of the Commission, FIR was registered in DLF Phase-2 police station of Gurugram. Now know what Praneet and Himanshu said after the controversy…. Praneet said – People are hating me. Praneet More released the video and said – After the video of biryani worth ₹ 370, people were hating me a lot. I deserve it. A person had said many objectionable things during the show. People were laughing, due to which I also got carried away in the atmosphere and could not take the right decision. If I wanted, I could have stopped him or protested, but by not doing so, I gave him a platform, which further escalated the matter. I apologize to those whose sentiments have been hurt by this. Himanshu said – My story was not completely true Himanshu Jangra released the video and said – I had really dated the girl whom I had mentioned that day, but the story narrated in the show was not completely true. I exaggerated parts of the story for entertainment purposes. The use of some words was wrong and I apologize for that. I had no such thoughts or intentions. I have always maintained good professional relationships with my female colleagues.



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