Gurgaon Man Fired After Viral 'Rs 370 Biryani' Remark at Pranit More's Show
Himanshu Jangra, a 22-year-old employee of Gurgaon-based Starvik Design, was fired after a viral video showed him joking during comedian Pranit More's show that paying Rs 370 for biryani on a date entitled him to physical intimacy. The remarks sparked widespread backlash for promoting misogynistic attitudes. While the company found no workplace complaints against Jangra, it terminated his employment citing the impact on its environment. Comedian More and Jangra both apologized, but influencer Sakshi Shivdasani criticized the incident and the handling of the controversy, highlighting broader issues of entitlement and accountability.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 44%, Centre 54%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (34/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- ndtv— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives primarily focused on social and cultural issues related to gender and workplace accountability, without explicit political framing. Coverage includes the employer's response, public backlash, and influencer criticism, reflecting societal debates on misogyny and consent. The sources emphasize individual responsibility and corporate ethics, with no partisan political viewpoints evident.
The overall tone across the articles is critical of the remarks made by Himanshu Jangra, reflecting widespread public disapproval and concern over misogynistic attitudes. While apologies from Jangra and Pranit More introduce a conciliatory element, influencer reactions and company statements maintain a serious and disapproving sentiment. The coverage balances condemnation of the comments with calls for reflection and learning.