India, June 13 -- Stand-up comedian Pranit More, who is facing intense backlash and an FIR by Maharashtra cyber police over the controversial ' Rs.370 biryani' remark made on his show, has spoken out about the row for the first time.

In a video, he apologised, stating that he probably deserves all the hate he is receiving. He further vowed to be a better person.

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