Shorey Defends Comedians Amidst Outrage

Actor Ranvir Shorey has publicly defended comedians amidst a growing online backlash, particularly concerning a viral stand-up clip by Pranit More. Shorey took to social media platform X, stating, "Stop outraging over comedy, India! A society that disrespects comedy and comedians slowly loses the ability to introspect." He advised audiences to engage with humor selectively, suggesting, "Laugh on the jokes you like, and ignore the ones you don't! No need to turn into a lynch mob!"

The debate was ignited by a now-deleted clip where More made a remark about a date and a Rs 370 biryani, which many deemed sexist and regressive. Critics argued that such humor crosses a line, with one user suggesting that public outrage serves as a form of "Social Norming" for humor. However, Shorey countered that online outrage often devolves into attention-seeking behavior, unfairly targeting individuals who are simply trying to entertain.