Recently, comedian Pranit More faced backlash for not intervening when an audience member made derogatory remarks about a woman during one of his comedy gigs. Amid the ongoing ₹370 biryani controversy, a clip of comedian Samay Raina shutting down an audience member for a misogynistic remark in the latest episode of his show, India’s Got Latent, has won over the internet.
Samay Raina shuts down audience member making misogynistic joke
On June 20, Samay returned with India’s Got Latent Season 2, where actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari were the guests. The show features Samay and fellow comedians, along with guests, judging contestants’ talents, while engaging in playful banter with each other and the audience.
During the show, Samay asked the audience, “What does a girl like the most in a guy?” One audience member replied, “Paisa (money).” While several people laughed at the response, actor Alia Bhatt appeared unimpressed and asked, “Who said this?” Samay was quick to respond, taking a playful dig at the person. “Gareeb aadmi ne kaha hoga” (Some broke man must have said that), he quipped. His comeback left both the panellists and the audience in stitches.
The clip soon made its way to Reddit, where many users praised Samay for calling out the stereotype. One comment read, “Pranit hota toh hass deta bas” (Pranit would have just laughed). Another wrote, “Meanwhile, Pranit – PEAK GURGAON CONTENT.” A third commented, “Pranit More should learn from Samay Raina.” On Instagram, the clip was shared with a caption: “Pranit More take notes!”
About the ₹370 biryani row
During a stand-up show in Gurugram last month, comedian Pranit More interacted with an audience member named Himanshu Jangra, who recounted an experience from his dating life. Himanshu claimed that after spending ₹370 on biryani during a date, he expected something in return. Referring to the money he had spent, he remarked that he wanted to ensure the expense was “worth it”.
The statement was met with laughter from several men in the audience, including Pranit. A video of the exchange was later shared online and quickly gained traction across social media platforms. As the clip went viral, it sparked widespread criticism, with many users accusing both the comedian and the audience member of promoting misogynistic and derogatory attitudes. Critics also objected to Pranit describing the incident as “Peak Gurgaon Content” and subsequently posting the clip on his social media accounts.
Following the controversy, the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered cases against both Pranit and Himanshu on charges related to obscenity and sexual harassment. The matter also drew the attention of the National Commission for Women, which summoned the duo for endorsing non-consensual behaviour and encouraging sexual coercion through their remarks. Meanwhile, Himanshu reportedly lost his job amid the backlash.
About India’s Got Latent Season 2
After a controversial remark by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on India’s Got Latent sparked outrage last year, Samay removed all episodes of the show from YouTube. The comedian has now returned with a new season. The first episode featured Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and comedian Aashish Solanki as guests. The show is streaming on both YouTube and Netflix.