Overview

The 370 Biryani Controversy, also known simply as the ₹370 Biryani Meme, refers to an online controversy sparked by a viral video from a stand-up comedy clip by Indian comedian Pranit More in which an audience member recounted spending ₹370 (Indian Rupees) on chicken biryani during a date and stated that he expected physical intimacy in return after the woman asked to be driven home. The remarks were widely criticized online as an example of transactional and entitled attitudes toward dating, prompting backlash and discourse across social media platforms in early June 2026, particularly about the perceived value of money in romantic interactions.

The incident generated significant negativity as it spread on social media, particularly from women who responded by highlighting that ₹370 represented a modest expense, comparing it to common daily costs and personal expenditures. The viral debate led to widespread commentary, memes and reaction posts online, while Pranit More also faced criticism from some for laughing during the exchange. More later issued an apology and removed the original video from circulation.

Background

The original video from Indian comedian Pranit More that sparked the virality and controversy was removed following backlash. However, it was posted sometime in late May or early June 2026, with reuploads appearing around the same timeframe.

For instance, the earliest known repost was uploaded by the YouTube^[1] channel Shayar-E-Comedy on June 1st, 2026, titled "Pranit More's Funniest Crowd Work Moments." The video garnered nearly 300,000 views, 1,500 likes and 640 comments in a week.

In the video, a man in the crowd shares his dating experience with a woman, explaining that he and the woman visited a local market and ordered chicken biryani, with the total bill reportedly amounting to approximately ₹360 to ₹370 (Indian Rupees). He then described the woman's request for a ride home and responded by stating, "Maine kaha yaar 370 rupaye lage hai, wasool toh karunga," or, "I spent 370 rupees, so I'm going to get my money's worth." The remark prompted laughter from the audience and from More, who characterized the exchange as a "Peak Gurgaon moment."^[2]

Developments

Pranit More's Apology

On June 2nd, 2026, Pranit More issued a public apology amid the growing backlash toward the moment during his stand-up set, which he shared on his Instagram^[8] (@rj_pranit) Stories.

The apology also generated discussions online in the following days, such as a post to the /r/InstaCelebsGossip^[9] subreddit on June 8th, 2026, that garnered over 260 upvotes and 130 comments in six hours.

Online Reactions

The "370 Biryani" clip rapidly spread online in early June 2026 as viewers criticized the comment for implying that the cost of a meal entitled the man to physical intimacy, sparking broader discussions about dating norms, consent and gender dynamics. The video's viral circulation subsequently led to significant backlash against both the audience member's statement and More's reaction to it.

For instance, on June 1st, 2026, X^[5] / Twitter user @damy_way posted a tweet and an edit of the clip, criticizing the man from the crowd and receiving over 77,800 views, 740 likes and 30 replies in a week.

Imagine being friends with a boy or having feelings for him, only for him to think you’re only worth a Rs 370 biryani. I didn’t know r*pist mentality was this common among men. I thank god for giving me strict parents. Is comedian ki itni audience kaisepic.twitter.com/34kehxW4vU

— Damy (@damy_way) June 1, 2026

On June 6th, 2026, the Instagram^[3] account @memosandmiles reposted the clip, criticizing it and Pranit More's response during the set, garnering roughly 1,600 likes in two days.

That same day, X^[4] / Twitter user @SinghManju37713 posted a tweet encouraging women to pay their bills on dates, saying, "Too many men mistake paying for a meal as paying for consent." The tweet received over 80,100 views, 1,300 likes and 70 replies in two days.

Also on June 6th, X^[6] / Twitter user @juhijain199 posted a compilation of an Indian woman on Instagram mocking the comment under a caption about "cooking" men for the 370 ki biryani comment, garnering nearly 250 likes in two days.

Instagram girlies are cooking that shittty men for 370 ki biryani comment 💁🏻‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/PjbbKm7wT3

— Joohi (@juhijain199) June 6, 2026

The controversy also spread on Reddit in early June 2026 amid the backlash, sparking viral debates among Redditors.

For example, on June 8th, 2026, Redditor Odd-Manufacturer3205 made a post to the /r/TeenIndia^[7] subreddit titled "why do some guys have zero civic sense on dates?? that 370 rs biryani reel is insane," which received roughly 60 upvotes and 50 comments in nine hours. The post read:

okay so I just came across that viral clip of pranit more on insta and I am actually lose my mind.

For context, some random guy in the audience was proudly saying he spent ₹370 on chicken biryani for a girl and when she asked to be dropped back home, this mf said "wasool toh karunga" like?? 😭

bro literally thinks spending 370 bucks on food means he bought a subscription to her body or something. and the worst part is the whole crowd was laughing like it’s some top tier joke. it’s not giving "dark humor," it's just pure chapri entitlement. Bhai basic human decency kaha chali gayi? standard hi gir gaya hai pure dating scene ka nowadays. if you're this broke and desperate, just don't go out on dates na? mujhe toh samajh nahi aa raha ki are guys actually like this or is it just gurgaon crowd being weird? girls on this sub, have you actually encountered clowns like this in real life? because ngl this is terrifying.

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