Himanshu Jangra Faces Renewed Backlash Over 'Rs 370 Biryani' Comment and Police Station Video
Himanshu Jangra, whose 'Rs 370 biryani' comment during comedian Pranit More's show sparked widespread criticism for implying transactional consent, has faced renewed backlash after a video surfaced showing him laughing outside a police station with friends. The remark and the comedian's reaction drew accusations of promoting misogynistic views. While Jangra apologized earlier, the recent video reignited public debate, with some condemning his attitude and others questioning the ongoing response to the controversy.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 22%, Centre 76%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 35/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present perspectives critical of Himanshu Jangra's remarks and the comedian's response, reflecting concerns about misogyny and consent. They include voices condemning the comment and the viral video, while also noting Jangra's prior apology. The coverage focuses on social accountability rather than political affiliations, with limited representation of supportive viewpoints.
The overall tone across the articles is predominantly negative, emphasizing public outrage and criticism of Jangra's comment and subsequent behavior. The viral video showing him laughing is portrayed as insensitive, intensifying backlash. However, some articles acknowledge his earlier apology and the impact on his personal life, introducing a nuanced view amid the largely critical sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.