₹370 Biryani controversy takes turn as Zomato clarifies on the fake notification amid Himanshu Jangra's 'vasool' comment: 'Biryani is dinner, not consent'

The ₹370 Biryani controversy has taken a new turn after Zomato stepped in on June 10, 2026, to clear the air on a fake notification. It all started with a cringy story shared by a guy named Himanshu Jangra at a comedy show on 25th May. The viral clips from the show quickly blew up into talks about consent, dating, and online backlash.


Himanshu Jangra, a young web developer from Gurugram, told the audience about a date where he spent around ₹370 on chicken biryani. He said he wanted to "vasool" that money, meaning he expected something physical intimacy in return. Many people saw it as rude and entitled, and the clip spread fast on social media.

Zomato posted on X to clarify on a nasty-looking notification using their name. The post got lots of comments from fans, some praising them while others complaining or joking. Read more to know about the entire controversy and Zomato’s bold statement.

A fake screenshot started going around that looked like a Zomato app notification. It played on the biryani story in a bad way, mixing the meme with consent talk and using Zomato's name. The fake notification screenshot stated- ‘BIRYANI BHEJDU? 370 KI HAI BAS’

The fake message seemed to make light of the whole incident, which many found distasteful and in poor taste given the serious debate on consent.

On 10 June 2026, Zomato replied on their official X account. They wrote: "An important clarification. The screenshot of the distasteful notification you may have seen with our name is fake." They also put up a simple graphic saying "Biryani is dinner, not consent." This clear statement helped the company distance itself from the viral drama and made sure people knew they had nothing to do with it.


People reacted quickly to the post, which got thousands of views and hundreds of replies. A user said-

"Yes it's a fake screenshot and file a case against that person. Thank you@zomato for clarification on this. Your service are.. Thank you"

Another user wrote-

“Pls file a defamation case on this user of which your brand value is being compromised”

Some made jokes about ordering biryani now or eating it for lunch, turning the serious moment into light memes. One user even said they take offence because they eat biryani at lunch.

A comment said-

“Ordered chicken biriyani on June 6th and chicken missing from biriyani.”

Few users also called the post "moral policing" and said they would switch to Swiggy. There were complaints about refunds, donations, and service issues mixed in, like one person asking why Zomato adds a Rs 30 donation without consent.

A few pointed out other clips from the same show, like one involving a female doctor named Sejal Pawar, joking about male corpses, asking why there was no equal reaction. Overall, the replies showed a mix of support, criticism, service rants, and humour.


What happened at Pranit More’s show and Himanshu Jangra’s ₹370 Biryani date incident

The controversy started at Pranit More's stand-up show during a crowd-work part. Himanshu Jangra, around 22 or 23 years old from Gurugram, got up and shared a date story. He met a woman in her late 20s at his workplace. They had chicken biryani that cost about ₹360-₹370, which he paid for while riding on his bike.

Jangra said he planned to "vasool" the money spent. He told how she wanted to go home after eating, but he took her to a park with quiet spots instead. He described making moves, her responses, and more details that many found disrespectful and objectifying.

He explained that she wanted to be "just friends," so he acted sad, which led her to give in. He went on to describe intimate acts like kissing and putting his hands in her pants. Pranit More laughed along, called it "peak Gurgaon content," and even gave him prize money. The entire anecdote had graphic parts that made the clip even more controversial.

The video clips hit Instagram, X, and YouTube around 7-8 June 2026. People called the comments misogynistic. The phrase "Rs 370 ki biryani khilayi hai, wasool toh karunga" became a big meme and started heated talks about consent and dating. Past clips of Jangra also came out, showing him in other controversial bits, like mocking domestic violence, which added fuel to the fire.


The story spread fast because it touched on real issues many women face in dating. The incident also highlights the question of morality and how no one from the audience pointed or objected to such disrespectful comments.

Himanshu Jangra soon apologised, saying it was a "lapse in judgement," and deleted his Instagram. His company, Starvik Design in Gurugram, got tons of calls, messages, and emails from angry people. The founder, Vivek Vishwakarma, did an internal review. They found no official complaints from work, but still fired him because the viral clip hurt the company's image and affected clients and the team. The founder even made a video statement urging reflection and giving a second chance in life.

Pranit More also received a lot of criticism for how he handled the bit and for encouraging it. He deactivated his Instagram account as more clips from the same show came out, including one with a female doctor. Influencers and users kept calling him out even days after Jangra's apology.

Reactions were split. Many supported the strong response and shared their own stories about bad dating experiences where men expected things in return for paying. Others said it was too harsh and called it cancel culture, arguing the punishment was quick and selective.


Mumbai Police joined the chat with a post saying ₹370 gets you biryani but their lock-up gives free meals with a longer stay, pushing the consent message further. The whole thing has kept people talking about comedy rules, social media power, and how personal stories can go viral and change lives overnight.

This row touched a nerve because it brought up bigger questions about consent, how men and women see dating, and what is okay in comedy. A simple personal story turned into a national debate in just days, showing how fast things spread online in India. It highlighted ongoing issues like transactional thinking in relationships and the fine line between funny crowd work and crossing boundaries.

At its core, the controversy carries a strong social message: buying someone a meal, even a ₹370 plate of biryani, does not create any entitlement to physical intimacy or "vasool" in return. It reinforces that consent must be clear, enthusiastic, and ongoing - not something assumed or negotiated through spending.


Many saw Jangra's story as a real example of a toxic mindset where dates feel like transactions, which is why women across social media shared their own experiences and why the clip struck such a deep chord.

On the morality side, it sparked talks about personal responsibility and the kind of humour we normalise. Laughing along at stories that describe pushing boundaries or ignoring a woman's clear signals sends a problematic message, especially in a public show.

Critics argued it was not just a "bad joke" but something that reflects and encourages disrespect toward women. At the same time, the uneven reactions - compared to other edgy clips from the same show, like a female doctor's dark humour about cadavers - raised questions about double standards and whether accountability is applied fairly regardless of gender.