Pranit More’s Ghayal Comeback Draws Fresh Misogyny Backlash

The Story in Brief

Pranit More’s announcement of his new comedy special, Ghayal, has drawn renewed criticism online, according to ABP Live. Social media users revisited the viral Rs 370 biryani crowd-work controversy, in which More was accused of encouraging misogynistic behaviour. Critics questioned the speed of his return and said the title presented him as a victim. More had apologised for failing to stop remarks made during the segment, saying he should not have laughed along. The incident also led to an FIR and action by the National Commission for Women. The new show marks his latest attempt to return to stand-up comedy.

The Indian Opinion

Calling More permanently misogynistic from one episode is a lazy verdict, just as treating an apology as a clean slate would be. A performer who failed to intervene must expect scrutiny, especially when the subject involves degrading remarks. The fair test is not the title or online insults, but whether his material and conduct now reject such humour, and whether audiences accept that change.

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