Gurugram Man Fired After Viral 'Rs 370 Biryani' Remarks at Comedy Show
Himanshu Jangra, a Gurugram-based employee of Starvik Design, was fired after a video of him making controversial remarks during comedian Pranit More's show went viral. Jangra joked about expecting physical intimacy in return for paying Rs 370 for biryani on a date, sparking widespread criticism for promoting misogynistic views. His employer condemned the statements, stating they do not reflect company values, and decided to terminate his employment. The incident has prompted broader discussions on consent, accountability, and gender attitudes, with public figures also criticizing the comedian's role in sharing the clip.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 55%, Centre 44%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- freepressjournal— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- news18— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives primarily focused on social accountability and workplace ethics without explicit political framing. Coverage includes the employer's response, public backlash, and criticism from social influencers, reflecting societal concerns about gender norms and consent. The sources emphasize consequences for inappropriate behavior and the importance of reflection, representing a consensus on addressing misogyny rather than partisan viewpoints.
The overall tone across the articles is critical of the remarks made by Himanshu Jangra, highlighting public outrage and condemnation. While the employer's statements and the comedian's apology introduce a tone of responsibility and learning, the dominant sentiment is negative due to the offensive nature of the comments and their social implications. The coverage balances criticism with calls for reflection and change.