‘They’re society’s terrorists,’ says Sunil Pal
Veteran comedian Sunil Pal has taken a strong stand against the current wave of edgy stand-up comedy, calling out Pranit More and Samay Raina in a fiery video posted on June 12, 2026. In the clip, Pal didn’t hold back, labeling their acts as ‘vulgar’ and ‘offensive.’ He argued that the rise of abusive language in comedy is poisoning society, especially influencing Gen Z audiences.
‘These days, under the name of comedy, boys and girls grab the mic and try to be vulgar in front of audiences, especially Gen Z,’ Pal said in the video. He specifically referenced Pranit More’s recent ‘Rs 370 ki biryani’ joke, which sparked widespread outrage and even led to an FIR from the Maharashtra Cyber Cell against More, along with Himanshu Jangra and Dr. Sejal Pawar. Pal didn’t stop there—he called comics like Pranit and Samay ‘samaj ka atankvadi’ (society’s terrorists), arguing that their content crosses a line and tries to wreck Indian culture.
‘That’s why I call them terrorists of society,’ Pal said. ‘What doesn’t make sense, doesn’t belong in society.’ He also questioned why major platforms like Bigg Boss and KBC continue to feature such comedians. ‘Today, society and people like us comedians are scared… why do they invite these people on Bigg Boss and KBC, why push them forward when their thing is just abuse?’ he asked, suggesting that giving them a stage rewards abusive behavior.
Pal calls for stricter rules at comedy clubs
Pal didn’t just target the comedians—he also turned his criticism toward the venues that host them. He urged comedy clubs to establish clear policies: no abusive language, no jokes on sensitive topics, and zero tolerance for dirty material. ‘They should make things clear: don’t allow abusive language or jokes on sensitive topics, and have zero tolerance for dirty material,’ Pal said in the video.
He also placed some responsibility on the audience, encouraging them to support clean comedy over shock-value acts. Pal argued that the current trend—where slurs and insults pass for ‘edgy’ or ‘dark’ humor—is rubbing off on young people and teaching a generation of new performers that this is the only way to make it big. ‘Comedy can be bold, sure, but it doesn’t have to cross into abuse,’ he said. ‘And if the industry keeps handing out stage time and deals to comics who lean on shock value and slurs, it’s teaching a generation of new performers that’s the only way to make it big.’
This isn’t the first time Pal has targeted Samay Raina. During a previous debate over India’s Got Latent, Pal accused Raina of promoting vulgarity and messing with young viewers, using the same ‘society’s terrorist’ tag. Raina, who has built a massive fanbase streaming chess and being unfiltered on YouTube, has always argued that comedy shouldn’t have boundaries. He recently complied with a Supreme Court order over one of his videos, but has not publicly responded to Pal’s latest comments.
The clean vs. edgy debate heats up again
Pal’s outburst has reignited the old ‘clean vs. edgy’ stand-up debate. One camp argues that comedy should push boundaries, even if it offends. The other, like Pal, insists there’s a line between bold and flat-out abusive—and that too many comics are stepping over it for attention. Pal capped his video by calling Pranit and comics like him ‘comedy ka kalank’—a stain on comedy—urging both fans and club owners to stop backing these acts.
With legal cases, TV features, and viral clips all swirling around, things are getting heated. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell’s FIR against More, Jangra, and Pawar shows how sensitive these issues have become. For Pal, the answer is simple: the industry needs rules and responsibility, and it’s time to get back to ‘real’ comedy—the kind that makes you laugh, not the kind that humiliates someone just for shock value.