Maharashtra Police Register Case Against Comedian Pranit More and Others Over ‘₹370 Biryani’ Remark

Maharashtra Cybercrime police on Thursday, June 11, 2026, registered an FIR against comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, Dr. Sejal Pawar and others over allegedly obscene and objectionable content circulated on social media. The case has been filed at the Nodal Cyber Police Station, Maharashtra Cyber, under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, police said.

According to the police, the complaint relates to viral videos from stand-up comedy shows and audience interactions that drew widespread criticism online. One clip featured Dr. Sejal Pawar allegedly making offensive remarks about deceased persons, while another involved Himanshu Jangra’s comment referring to “₹370 biryani,” which was interpreted as suggesting entitlement to physical intimacy in exchange for money spent on a date. Both individuals had been part of the audience in different episodes curated by Mr. More.

The incidents triggered a public uproar and drew the attention of the National Commission for Women, which took suo motu cognisance of the viral footage from a comedy show in Gurugram, Haryana. The Commission said the remarks appeared to glorify sexual coercion and non-consensual conduct towards a woman and were subsequently applauded. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to the Director General of Police, Haryana, seeking immediate, strict and time-bound action.

The NCW also asked for a detailed Action Taken Report within seven days. It sought information on whether an FIR had been registered under relevant provisions of law, what action had been taken against those involved, whether the viral video evidence had been examined and authenticated, and what role was played by the organisers, performers and venue management.

In addition, the Commission issued hearing notices to Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra, fixing the matter for hearing on June 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. before the Commission.

Dr. Sejal Pawar, identified as an MBBS undergraduate student at KEM, also came under scrutiny after the video circulated widely. The KEM MARD, representing resident doctors and postgraduate trainees, said the remarks made by the student were inappropriate and did not reflect the values expected of medical professionals. It said the comments had caused hurt and concern.

However, the association also said the student had publicly expressed regret and issued an apology, and that the subsequent personal vilification, online abuse and targeted harassment were neither constructive nor proportionate. KEM MARD urged that public discourse remain fair, responsible and focused on the incident itself, rather than shifting into unrelated issues such as the student’s admission through the reservation quota.

President Dr. Shubham Solanke said the medical fraternity supports accountability, reflection and learning, while also insisting that discussions remain respectful, balanced and humane. The controversy has now expanded into both legal and institutional scrutiny, with police action, NCW intervention and professional backlash continuing to develop.