The Rs 370 Biryani Controversy That Went Viral
If you’ve been anywhere near social media this week, you’ve probably heard about the Rs 370 biryani remark that has everyone talking. The whole mess started when a video from comedian Pranit More’s show went viral — in it, a 23-year-old named Himanshu Jangra said he took a woman on a date, paid Rs 370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and expected a ‘return’ on his investment. Yes, you read that right.
The clip triggered massive outrage, with netizens calling out the toxic mindset that equates a woman’s consent with a cheap meal. Women across the country began sharing their own horror stories, and the hashtag #Rs370Biryani trended for hours. But the loudest voice came from none other than Malti Chahar, who shared a similar camaraderie with Pranit during their Bigg Boss 19 stint but didn’t shy away from calling him out publicly.
Malti Chahar Calls Out the Mindset Behind the Joke
Taking to her X handle, the actress didn’t hold back. She wrote that it’s sad some people still believe a woman’s consent isn’t worth more than a plate of biryani. She pointed out that this attitude is exactly why many women today feel discouraged about marriage and prefer to split bills or even financially support their partners — yet they continue to be objectified.
Malti also drew a parallel to the recent controversy around the song ‘Peddi’ from the film Bad Newz, where Janhvi Kapoor was hypersexualised. According to her, these incidents — whether it’s a cheap joke on a comedy show or a song that reduces women to objects — reveal a deeper, unsettling mindset that has refused to change for generations. She wrote, ‘After generations of fighting for equality, dignity, and respect, it’s disheartening that we’re still confronting the same underlying mindset.’
A Lesson for Mothers and Sons Everywhere
In her post, Malti didn’t just rant — she offered a solution. She urged all mothers and future mothers to teach their sons to respect women and understand the importance of consent. ‘It’s easy to dismiss something as “just a joke” or “just a film,” but media shapes culture, and women often face the real-life consequences of what gets normalized on screen,’ she added.
The actress’s words have resonated deeply with fans, many of whom are now asking why such jokes are still considered acceptable. Meanwhile, Pranit More has yet to respond to the controversy. Whether this will affect their Bigg Boss friendship remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — Malti Chahar is not here for the nonsense, and she’s using her platform to say it loud and proud.