Kunal Kamra Calls Out Pranit More Amid Biryani Row
The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More and his remarks during a stand-up show has drawn criticism from several celebrities. The issue escalated after a video went viral showing More laughing and encouraging fellow comedian Himanshu as he made derogatory and insensitive comments. Now, Kunal Kamra has joined the chorus of voices condemning More's actions.
On June 14, Kamra took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a pointed post targeting More's apology. In his post, Kamra listed five things that comedians should stop hiding behind: storytelling, crowd work, hard work, bank balance, and parents. This was widely interpreted as a direct swipe at More's defense of his behavior.
Earlier, on June 11, Kamra had posted another jab, comparing Pranit More unfavorably to Harsh Gujral, a comedian known for controversial remarks. Kamra wrote, 'Pranit More makes Harsh Gujral look like Barack Obama,' implying that More's actions were even more egregious.
The controversy began when a clip from a comedy show surfaced, in which Himanshu made offensive remarks about a biryani seller charging Rs 370. Pranit More was seen laughing and encouraging him, leading to widespread backlash. Many netizens and celebrities called out More for endorsing such behavior, prompting him to issue an apology. However, Kamra's comments suggest that the apology may not be sufficient.
Kamra's posts have reignited discussions about the responsibilities of comedians and the boundaries of humor. While some have supported his stance, others argue that crowd work is a legitimate part of comedy. The debate continues as the comedy community grapples with the fallout from the incident.
