India, June 23 -- Comedian Pranit More sparked controversy earlier this month after an audience member named Himanshu Jangra made insensitive comments about women on his show. The 23-year-old man said he went on a date with a woman, paid Rs.370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a "return" on his investment. He later apologised and deleted his social media accounts.

Meanwhile, Pranit also apologised and said 'comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views'. The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of the comment that was made.

According to a new video from the news agency PTI, shared on its official X account, Pranit and Himanshu Jangra appeared before the NCW in connection with ...