Comedian and Web Developer Booked for Indecent Remarks Against Woman

New Delhi. An FIR has been registered with the police over indecent remarks made against a woman during a comedy show organized in India's cyber hub. The Gurugram police have registered a case at DLF Phase-2 police station against stand-up comedian Pranit More and web developer Himanshu Jangra on charges of using objectionable words against women and promoting it. The police have taken this legal step based on a formal complaint from the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women. A video of the comedy show organized at Cyber Hub on April 12 went viral on social media, sparking outrage among women's rights activists and the general public. The Women's Commission has strongly objected to this incident, making it clear that the insult of women in the name of entertainment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. As the controversy escalated, comedian Pranit More has publicly apologized through social media. More shared a video admitting his mistake and stating that people's anger is completely justified. He also admitted that he made a big mistake in judgment and discretion during the show. For the investigation of the incident, the police have taken control of the viral video and CCTV footage from the venue and started technical examination. The police have stated that notices will be sent to both accused to appear for questioning soon. The Gurugram police have said that they will proceed with further legal action based on technical and other evidence. Meanwhile, comedian Pranit said, 'I am fully cooperating with the police and authorities in whatever legal action is being taken against me. I only request that please give me a chance.' What is the whole controversy? This entire controversy started during a live show by Pranit More. Himanshu Jangra, a 22-year-old sitting in the audience, narrated an incident from his dating life. The young man mentioned that he had treated a girl to chicken biryani for 370 Indian Rupees. After the date ended, when the girl talked about going home, the young man used some objectionable and indecent words targeting women on the show's mic. Upon hearing the young man's controversial and disrespectful statement, comedian Pranit More started laughing loudly on stage. Pranit commented on it as 'Peak Gurgaon Content' and even gave the young man a prize of 5,000 rupees for sharing his story. After this act surfaced on social media, both are now in legal trouble.