Comic Pranit More announces comeback show after Rs 370 biryani row

Pranit More has announced his stand-up return with Ghayal, a new special opening in Mumbai. The comeback has revived scrutiny over the Rs 370 biryani row, with reactions split over the Samay Raina comparisons.Pranit More returns to stand-up with Ghayal after biryani controversyMonths after stepping away from stand-up following the Rs 370 biryani controversy, comedian Pranit More has announced his comeback special, Ghayal. While More says the show traces his journey after the backlash, its announcement has already sparked comparisons with Samay Raina's comeback special, Still Alive, dividing social media.Sharing the poster of Ghayal on Instagram on Wednesday, More wrote, "GHAYAL. I can't change what happened, but I can choose who I become because of it. Ghayal is the story of that journey. Beginning in Mumbai."The controversy began when Pranit More's crowd-work set featured an audience member's remarks about spending Rs 370 on biryani during a date, drawing criticism over misogyny and consent.See his announcement here: The announcement quickly caught the internet's attention, with several users drawing parallels to Samay Raina's return to stand-up after the India's Got Latent controversy.Some social media users accused More of borrowing from Raina's comeback narrative. "You are not Samay Raina... don't try to be him. You are not good at this. Why do people assume that they can spark a trashy controversy, make a comeback, and expect everyone to just forgive and forget?" one user wrote. Another commented, "Everyone knew he would pull something similar to what Samay did." A third wrote, "Samay's cancellation was uncalled for. His was valid. Ghayal?!" while another said, "He thinks he can copy Samay."Not everyone agreed with the criticism, with several fans expressing excitement over More's return to the stage. "Missed you bhau. So happy to see you back after a long time," one fan wrote. Another commented, "Finally! It's genuinely so good to see you back. Thank you for coming back. We'll always be rooting for you."The controversy that led to his breakMore's controversy erupted in June during a crowd-work performance when an audience member narrated spending around Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date before saying he expected to "recover" the money after dropping the woman home. More laughed at the exchange and described it as "peak Gurgaon content", prompting widespread criticism online.The clip fuelled a larger conversation around misogyny, consent and the responsibilities of comedians during crowd-work performances. More later apologised, admitting he should not have laughed at or encouraged the remarks. Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR in the matter, while the National Commission for Women also took suo motu cognisance.With Ghayal, More is now returning to stand-up with a set centred on the fallout from the controversy and the months that followed.- EndsPublished On: Aug 6, 2026 10:56 IST