Fresh trouble for Himanshu Jangra, Pranit More as another FIR is registered in ₹370 Biryani controversy

What was meant to be a few minutes of crowd work at a comedy show has now turned into a legal headache.The viral ₹370 biryani controversy has taken another major turn, with Gurugram Police registering an FIR against Himanshu Jangra and stand-up comedian Pranit More.

A clip from More's show, which has been circulating all over social media for days, has now landed both men under official investigation.The video triggered massive outrage online almost as soon as it started doing the rounds. While some initially brushed it off as "just comedy", many others felt the remarks crossed a line and were far from funny.And that's exactly why the controversy kept growing instead of fading away after a news cycle or two.Soon, the National Commission for Women stepped in and lodged a complaint. Following that, Gurugram Police registered a case and announced that legal notices would be sent to both Jangra and More. Police have also approached social media platforms asking them to take down the viral clip.

In its statement, the police made it clear that content seen as affecting the dignity and respect of women would be taken seriously.

What makes this story interesting is that it has sparked a much bigger debate than anyone probably expected.This isn't really a fight between comedy lovers and people who don't understand jokes. Most people have no problem with edgy humour. But a lot of viewers felt uncomfortable because the conversation seemed to make light of issues that many consider serious.That's why the reaction wasn't limited to social media outrage.

It quickly moved into discussions around consent, accountability and whether performers have a responsibility to step in when a conversation goes too far.Meanwhile, Himanshu Jangra has tried to clarify his side of the story. Speaking after the backlash, he said that parts of the story he narrated on stage were exaggerated and improvised for entertainment purposes.In short, according to him, not everything that was said during the performance actually happened the way it was described.Pranit More has also publicly admitted that he could have handled the situation differently.In his second apology video, the comedian said he got carried away in the moment and failed to stop the conversation when he should have. He acknowledged that giving the remarks a platform was a mistake and accepted responsibility for not intervening.Still, many people online remain unconvinced.For some, the apologies came too late. Others have questioned why it took a nationwide backlash, complaints and police action for the issue to be addressed.At this stage, the controversy has moved well beyond a viral reel.With investigations now underway in both Gurugram and Maharashtra, authorities are examining not just the comments themselves but also the wider circumstances around the video's creation and circulation.If there's one thing this episode has shown, it's that what happens on a comedy stage doesn't stay on a comedy stage anymore.One clip. A few minutes of conversation. Millions of views later, it becomes a national debate.And for Himanshu Jangra and Pranit More, what began as a crowd-work interaction has now become one of the most talked-about controversies on the Indian internet this month.