The Maharashtra Cyber Cell registered an FIR against comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, doctor Sejal Pawar and others over allegedly obscene and offensive content circulated online after a Gurugram comedy event. The case involves social media posts concerning women, consent and deceased persons.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against stand-up comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, doctor Sejal Pawar and several unidentified individuals. The case is linked to videos that reportedly include obscene and offensive remarks and were circulated on social media after a comedy event held in Gurugram.
According to media reports, the matter concerns the posting and distribution of content on online platforms, including social media, which authorities say includes statements about women, consent and deceased persons and may attract criminal action under applicable laws.
The FIR has been registered at the Nodal Cyber Police Station, and the investigation is currently in progress.
The controversy initially came to light when clips from one of More’s crowd-work performances went viral online. In one of the videos, Himanshu Jangra, an audience member, described a date during which he claimed he spent roughly Rs 370 on food and then expected physical intimacy from the woman.
The remarks sparked strong criticism across social media. Many users accused him of normalising coercive conduct and downplaying the importance of consent. The episode quickly became widely known online as the “Rs 370 biryani” controversy.
Tensions later increased when critics questioned the comedian’s responsibility as the host of the show. Social media users argued that More, who was engaging with attendees during the performance, did not challenge or object strongly enough to the statements being made in the interaction. The issue then expanded beyond online debate and drew attention from authorities and public stakeholders.
In a separate turn of events, another clip from a comedy performance hosted by More was shared online and led to further outrage. The video allegedly showed doctor Sejal Pawar making comments about the private parts of a male cadaver while discussing experiences from her medical training. Her remarks were criticised by several social media users, who said they were insensitive and inappropriate particularly given that she is a medical professional.
After the criticism, Pawar issued a public apology. In her statement, she expressed regret for her comments and said her conduct was naive. She acknowledged that her remarks had hurt people’s sentiments and stated that she did not intend to offend anyone. Despite the apology, calls for accountability continued from sections of social media.
Authorities have indicated that the FIR relates to the circulation of content described as obscene, offensive and against accepted social norms. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has stated that the case involves material shared through YouTube, Instagram and other online platforms, and that legal action will be taken against those found responsible after the investigation.
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