Pranit More, widely recognized for his stint on Bigg Boss 19, has found himself at the center of a storm after a video from his recent comedy show went viral. The comedian has since deactivated his social media accounts amid mounting criticism. Several well-known celebrities have condemned the derogatory remarks made during the performance, calling out Pranit for his conduct.
Social Media Deactivation and Celebrity Backlash
The Bigg Boss 19 fame disabled his social media profiles after clips from the show circulated online. Prominent figures including Elvish Yadav, Kusha Kapila, and Rashami Desai have publicly slammed Pranit over the incident. Additionally, fans and social media users have flooded Instagram with reactions to the controversy.
Apology Note Before Deactivation
Days before deactivating his account, Pranit issued an apology note. While many have criticized him, some have urged an end to the trolling. In his statement, Pranit wrote, “I understand the criticism regarding a recent crowdwork clip. The comments made by the audience member do not reflect my views. Looking back, I should have challenged the remark instead of laughing and moving on. That was a lapse in judgment on my part. Live crowdwork often involves reacting in real time, but that’s not an excuse. I take the feedback seriously and will be more thoughtful in how I handle similar situations going forward.”
He continued, “We’ve also removed the video from all our platforms, as I don’t want to amplify or normalize those views.” Further adding, “I appreciate everyone who raised their concerns respectfully. I sincerely apologize for whatever happened, and I’ll take this lesson forward. I’m human, and like anyone else, I’m constantly learning. Being called out when I get something wrong doesn’t make me smaller but helps me grow. I accept that I could have handled this better, and I’ll be more mindful never to unintentionally support or normalize such views in the future.”
The controversy has sparked a broader discussion about the responsibilities of comedians during live performances. Many netizens have debated the line between humor and offense, while others have supported Pranit’s apology as a step toward accountability.
