Goa, June 10 -- Comedian Pranit More has deactivated his main Instagram account, which had 3.8 million followers, amid a massive social media backlash triggered by an audience member's insensitive remarks on his show. The controversy erupted when Himanshu Jangra, a 23-year-old from Gurgaon, told More during a crowdwork segment that he went on a date with a woman and paid Rs.370 for a plate of chicken biryani. Jangra then claimed he deserved a "return" on his investment, describing how he pressured the reluctant woman to accompany him to a dark park after she asked for a ride home, evidently waiting for nightfall.

Jangra later apologized and deleted his social media accounts, but the incident sparked widespread outrage. Prominent influenc...