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Pranit More's Comeback: Echoes of Samay Raina's Journey
6 Aug
Summary
- Pranit More announced his return to stand-up with 'Ghayal'.
- His comeback narrative draws comparisons to Samay Raina's return.
- More's past controversy involved misogynistic comments about a date.
Comedian Pranit More has announced his return to stand-up comedy with a new show titled 'Ghayal,' marking his first performance since stepping away amid significant online criticism. The announcement, made via social media, has already drawn comparisons to Samay Raina's comeback special, 'Still Alive.'
More shared the poster for 'Ghayal,' explaining it chronicles his personal journey following past events. This narrative has led many to note similarities with Samay Raina's own return after facing controversy. The comedian's comeback has generated mixed reactions, with some critics questioning the perceived similarity to Raina's strategy and others debating the public's willingness to move on from controversies.
The controversy surrounding Pranit More originated from remarks made during a crowd-work segment, where he laughed at and encouraged comments about a date that were later widely criticized as misogynistic. This led to an FIR filed by Maharashtra Cyber Police and suo motu cognizance by the National Commission for Women.
In contrast, Samay Raina faced intense scrutiny in February 2025 following comments made on 'India's Got Latent.' This led to FIRs and the temporary removal of his content from YouTube. Raina later returned with 'Still Alive,' discussing the controversy's impact and confirming the return of 'India's Got Latent' for a second season.
