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Pranit More Apologises After Laughing at Audience's Transactional Date Remark

Removing the viral clip, he said he will handle live crowdwork more thoughtfully to avoid amplifying harmful remarks.

Overview

  • A short crowdwork clip that showed Pranit More laughing and saying 'Peak Gurgaon content' after an audience member described paying Rs. 360–370 for biryani and saying he would 'recover' the money went viral online.
  • The audience member identified in reports, Himanshu Jangra, has issued an apology on his Instagram account for the remark that many viewers called objectifying and transactional toward women.
  • Pranit More posted an Instagram apology acknowledging a lapse in judgment, saying he should have challenged the remark instead of laughing, and he accepted responsibility rather than using live crowdwork as an excuse.
  • More and his team removed the viral video from their platforms to limit further amplification, though news outlets note that screenshots and reposts can keep the exchange in public debate.
  • The episode highlights how fast-paced crowdwork can expose comedians to harmful audience comments and could prompt performers to change how they manage spontaneous onstage interactions going forward.