A 22-year-old man from Haryana, Himanshu Jangra, is facing job loss, legal notices, and harassment after his comments during a stand-up comedy show sparked online backlash. He claims his remarks were improvised and meant for entertainment, not to reflect his true beliefs.
Himanshu Jangra, who lost his job after a viral clip from a comedy show, expressed deep regret over his remarks about expecting a 'return' on a ₹370 biryani during a date. He stated the story was exaggerated for entertainment and affected his family.
A viral stand-up comedy clip in India has ignited a debate on consent, with a comedian suggesting buying biryani entitles a man to sexual access. Separately, India's Foreign Minister protested US strikes on merchant vessels off Oman that killed three Indian sailors. The Indian Army also apprehended a 21-year-old impersonating a senior official.
Maharashtra Cyber police registered a case against comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, and Dr. Sejal Pawar for allegedly circulating obscene content on social media. The case involves remarks made during a comedy show that allegedly glorified coercion and trivialized consent and respect for the deceased.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a stand-up comedy show incident in Gurgaon where remarks allegedly glorifying sexual coercion were made. NCW has summoned comedians Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra and asked the Haryana DGP for an action report within seven days.
