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Pranit More’s Ghayal Comeback Reignites Misogyny Controversy
Comedian Pranit More’s announcement of his new stand-up special, Ghayal, has drawn renewed criticism online over the viral Rs 370 biryani crowd-work controversy. Social media users accused More of encouraging misogynistic remarks…
The Story in Brief
Comedian Pranit More’s announcement of his new stand-up special, Ghayal, has drawn renewed criticism online over the viral Rs 370 biryani crowd-work controversy. Social media users accused More of encouraging misogynistic remarks and questioned his return, with some arguing that the title presents him as a victim. More had apologised for not intervening during the segment and admitted he should not have laughed along. The incident led to an FIR and action by the National Commission for Women, according to ABP Live. ABP Live describes the return as coming weeks after the apology, while NDTV reports it as months after the controversy. NDTV also notes comparisons with Samay Raina’s Still Alive.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest online claims go in both directions. Calling More permanently misogynistic ignores his apology, but treating a return announcement as proof of complete accountability is just as lazy. The title Ghayal may invite criticism, yet social media comments cannot decide whether he has changed. The useful test is the material and conduct in the new show: does it avoid degrading jokes, and does More accept responsibility without turning criticism into publicity?
Sources (2): news.abplive.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
