Former
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal has shared her views on the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More and the backlash he has faced over the viral "Rs 370 ki biryani" remark at his stand-up show. While Tanya admitted that she was never particularly fond of Pranit's behaviour during their time on the reality show, she believes the criticism against him has now gone too far. Speaking candidly about the issue, Tanya said that accountability is important, but relentless trolling and online hate can become harmful not only for the individual involved but also for their family.
Tanya Mittal says she never liked Pranit's behaviour
Speaking on
The Super Womaniya Show on YouTube, Tanya made it clear that she is not defending
Pranit's actions and has had her own issues with him in the past. She said, "I don't like Pranit because he has not been nice to me." The reality TV personality admitted that she disliked the way Pranit interacted with people and was particularly uncomfortable with his habit of addressing others with 'tu.' She also said she never attended his 'Pranit More Show' inside the house as well.
Despite her personal opinions about him, Tanya said she felt sympathy for the comedian because of the scale of backlash he is currently facing. According to her, criticism over a mistake is understandable, but the situation has now escalated beyond reasonable limits. "I feel bad for Pranit. A mistake happened,
FIRs were filed against him and he has been publicly attacked. But we should not forget that everyone has a family," Tanya said.
Tanya Mittal wants social media trolling to stop
Tanya further argued that social media users need to know when to stop. She pointed out that people are capable of making mistakes and should be given an opportunity to acknowledge them and move forward. "What he did was wrong, but mistakes happen. He made one and he has apologised for it," she said.The
Bigg Boss 19 contestant stressed that criticism should not evolve into harassment. According to Tanya, social media platforms often become excessively toxic when users continue targeting someone long after they have been called out. She urged people to show empathy and consider how they would feel if they were placed in a similar situation.
Drawing from her own experiences in the public eye, Tanya said she understands how quickly social media can turn against someone. She acknowledged that public figures are often judged harshly and that even a single mistake can trigger massive online outrage. "Today I am talking about someone else's controversy. Tomorrow I could make a mistake too, and social media would not spare me either," she said. Tanya urged people to draw a clear line between criticism and abuse by adding that online trolling should not reach a stage where their family cannot live peacefully in society.For the uninitiated, the controversy started after an audience member claimed that he had spent Rs 370 on a girl's biryani and wanted to 'recover it from her, implying s*xual favours. Pranit was seen laughing and encouring the man throughout the viral clip.