'Maine galat words use kiye': Himanshu Jangra says he regrets going to Pranit More's show after losing job

Published 13 June 2026 · india

A fresh chapter has emerged in the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More's stand-up show, where audience member Himanshu Jangra's remarks about a date and a

A fresh chapter has emerged in the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More's stand-up show, where audience member Himanshu Jangra's remarks about a date and a ₹370 biryani bill sparked widespread criticism online. Jangra, who was recently fired from his job as a web developer at Gurugram-based Starvik Design, has now publicly addressed the controversy, expressing regret over his comments and the consequences that followed. The 23-year-old appeared in a video shared by Starvik Design on Saturday, where he spoke with the company's founder, Vivek Vishwakarma, about the viral incident, the backlash he has faced and the impact it has had on his personal life. 'My Condition Is Much Worse Now' The conversation began with Vishwakarma asking Jangra how he and his family were coping with the situation. Responding to the question, Jangra said the last two weeks had been extremely difficult. "Sir, abhi dekha jaaye toh meri condition bahut worse hain. Pichle do hafton se bahut zyada troll ho raha hoon Instagram pe. Ek hafte tak toh ghar pe kisi ko pata nahi tha. Mere home town mein kisi ko nahi pata tha (It is a worst situation for me. I am being trolled on Instagram for the last two weeks. For a week no one at home knew about it, not even in my hometown)." He said the controversy initially remained unknown to his family and people in his hometown.

However, that changed when one of his relatives came across discussions about the viral clip online. According to Jangra, his uncle contacted him after learning about the issue. At the time, he believed the backlash would eventually fade away and requested that the matter not be discussed further. Instead, the criticism continued to grow. He said the controversy eventually reached his neighbourhood, where people approached his parents and informed them about the comments that had gone viral on social media. 'I Regret Going To That Show' Jangra said his family later called him home to discuss the matter. "Gharwaalon ne mujhe ghar bula liya aur pucha ki kya ho raha hain. Maine bhi kaha ki galti ho gayi hain mujhse toh unhone daanta, samjhaya. Yahan tak phir bhi theek tha but jab unko pata laga ki mere ko job se nikaal diya gaya hain toh woh bahut tensed ho gaye. Ab ghar waalon ko dekhta hoon toh bahut zyada regret feel hota hain ki kyun gaya tha uss show mein (My parents called me back and asked about it. I accepted my mistake and they scolded me and it was okay even till this point. But then they came to know that I was fired and they became very tensed. Now when I see them I am filled with regret for going on the show)." He added that seeing the stress experienced by his family has become one of the most difficult aspects of the controversy.