5 Indian Comedians Who Sparked Massive Controversies: From Pranit More To Samay Raina

By Rukmini Chopra

Stand-up comedy often thrives on pushing boundaries, but sometimes jokes, crowd interactions, or public statements can spark intense backlash. Most recently, comedian Pranit More found himself at the center of a controversy after a crowd-work video went viral online. While his case has reignited debates around comedy and accountability, he is not the first comedian to face public outrage. Here’s a look at some comedians who landed in hot water after their remarks triggered audiences.

5 Comedians Who Faced Major Backlash

1. Pranit More

Pranit More has found himself in the middle of a major controversy. The stand-up comedian, who gained fame as a contestant on Bigg Boss 19, recently uploaded a crowd-work video that went viral for the wrong reasons. In the video, Pranit is seen interacting with a young man in the audience, Himanshu Jangra, a 23-year-old web developer from Gurugram, who is narrating a date gone wrong. The man made misogynistic remarks, stating that he spent Rs. 370 on a biryani and should have received sexual favors in return from the girl since he paid for her food.

The video received immense backlash, with viewers questioning the man’s sexist views, and Pranit laughing along and encouraging this behavior instead of questioning it. The video also highlighted the concept of consent. Since the release of the video, Pranit has apologized for his “lapse in judgement,” not before deactivating his Instagram account, and Himanshu, who made these remarks, has been fired from his company, Starvik Design, as per NDTV.