Overview
- Madhur Virli posted a public apology on Monday saying a clip from his 2024 special Love & Latex that jokingly referenced rape was taken down by him soon after the original performance and that he now recognises it was wrong.
- The resurfaced excerpt shows Virli describing a hypothetical ‘cuddle after rape’ scenario that drew audience laughter when first performed and has been widely condemned on social media for trivialising sexual violence.
- As of current reports, no FIR has been filed against Virli and official action has concentrated on the Pranit More ‘Rs 370 biryani’ episode, which prompted a Maharashtra Cyber Police case and an NCW summons for More and an audience member.
- Public reaction has split between calls for accountability and appeals for limits on online piling‑on, with some public figures urging restraint while others have urged police or platform action against the clip.
- The episode is fuelling a wider industry debate about crowd work, editorial oversight and how recorded past sets can resurface to cause reputational or legal consequences for comedians and venues.