As comedian Praneet More continues to face criticism over his now-viral ‘370 rupee biryani’ remark from one of his stand-up performances, actor Ranveer Shorey appears to have weighed in on the broader controversy surrounding comedy and public outrage.
On Thursday, the actor took to X and urged people to stop taking offense at the jokes.“Stop getting angry about comedy, India! A society that doesn’t respect comedy and comedians is slowly losing the ability to reflect. Jay comedy! ✊🏽,” he wrote.
Although Shourie did not directly refer to Praneet More or the controversy, many social media users interpreted his post as a show of support for the comedian amid the backlash. The discussion continued in the comments section, with one user saying that “there’s a fine line between humor and passive aggression.”
In response to this observation, Shourie shared his thoughts on the growing online culture of outrage.“No, the online rage over jokes and comedy has become a platform for attention seekers and attention seekers! Many of them are anonymous. Ordinary people just trying to have a good laugh are being targeted for no reason!” He replied.In another response, the actor encouraged people to simply move on from content they don’t enjoy instead of launching coordinated criticism.
“Laugh at the jokes you like, and ignore the jokes you don’t like! No need to turn into a mob!” books.While many took Shourie’s comments as a defense of Praneet More, several public figures expressed their disappointment over the incident. Among those who responded critically include Rashami Desai, Ayesha Khan, Malti Chahar and Kusha Kapila.The controversy goes back to one of Praneet More’s live performances, where audience member Himanshu Jangra became part of the on-stage interaction.
During the exchange, Jangra spoke about spending nearly Rs 370 on biryani during the date. However, the conversation sparked widespread criticism after he implied that paying for the meal entitles him to intimacy in return.As clips from the show spread online, many viewers condemned the remark, arguing that it reduced dating to a transaction and suggested that a woman could be expected to agree or be affectionate in exchange for money spent on a meal. The incident has since sparked a larger discussion about comedy, audience participation, and accountability in public performances.