An Internet viral video by comedian and contestant of Bigg Boss 19 Pranit More's crowd work show is causing one of the biggest online debates, receiving backlash from content creators, netizens, and women’s rights activists. It all started when something that was supposed to be a joke by the audience got into controversy within days.
What Happened During Pranit More's Show?
The issue started when a member of the audience at Pranit More’s performance told a story about having spent almost ₹370 on biryani on a date. Then he said he would try to get the “money back by getting something out of the woman."
The crowd laughed, and the clip was posted on the internet after being captured in one of the comedian’s crowdwork performances. Although some people viewed it as nothng serious, many others perceived the statement as highly offensive.
People have pointed out that the comment implies that one is entitled to sex for having paid for the date. The video quickly gained popularity on social media platforms.
Why Did the Clip Trigger Such Strong Reactions?
The backlash did not only consist in a remark by a single member of the audience. Many observers suggested that the bigger problem was the fact that the scene was recorded and released as entertainment.
Pop stars like Sakshi Shivdasani and Kusha Kapila voiced their disagreement with the video, asking why a joke about a man getting his due after spending money on a date is considered entertaining.
It became obvious that the video raised more questions regarding the general state of affairs than the particular opinions of some people about it. As a result, the discussion quickly evolved into a much wider debate concerning responsibility in entertainment.
The Irony That Added Fuel to the Debate
Some social media users noted the irony in the entire scenario. Pranit More was known for praising people for not showing disrespect to women during discussions related to Bigg Boss.
Due to that reputation, it seemed disappointing to many people that Pranit reacted the way he did in the video that went viral. Some people felt that when public personalities speak about respecting others, they should also speak up about inappropriate comments.
This made the criticism even stronger against the comedian for being responsible for creating content on social media.
Pranit More's Apology and the Aftermath
After the backlash, Pranit More apologized to everyone. He mentioned that the comments from the audience member were not his own and also added that he should not have laughed but rather should have addressed the comment.
Moreover, he added that the video had already been taken down from all sources and that this was indeed a mistake on his part. It was important for him to take into account the suggestions from people and be careful in such cases in the future.
It is also reported that the 22-year-old Himanshu Jangra, who made the infamous comment, had to leave the organization that he was associated with.
It remains unclear whether the joke itself offended people or just confused them, but one thing for sure is that it certainly stirred a debate about comedy and its limits.