Kriti Kharbanda, who was recently seen in the second season of the streaming show ‘Rana Naidu’, has reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding objectionable remarks made by an audience member during comedian Pranit More’s stand-up gig. The actress took to her Instagram Stories with a sharp, witty dig that quickly caught the attention of netizens online.

Kriti Kharbanda reacts to the Rs 370 biryani remark controversy

Kriti Kharbanda shared a picture of herself on her Instagram Stories along with a caption that appeared to take aim at the person behind the viral remarks. She wrote, “Manifesting (Not) the confidence of someone who treats Rs 370 like venture capital. Inflation is temporary. Delusion is forever.”

Although Kriti did not directly name the controversy or any individual in her post, social media users were quick to link it to the viral crowd-work clip from Pranit More’s show that has sparked outrage online.

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The row began after an audience member claimed during the show that he had spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani for a woman on a date and that he was entitled to “recover” his money, a remark heavily implying he was owed physical intimacy in return. The clip went viral and triggered widespread criticism, sparking conversations around misogyny and consent across social media.Kriti Kharbanda is not the only celebrity to speak up against the viral remarks. Actors like Ayesha Khan and Rashami Desai have also publicly criticised the comments, adding their voices to the growing backlash. Even the Mumbai Police joined the online conversation, sharing a social media awareness post centred around the importance of consent.

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The actress was last seen in the second season of ‘Rana Naidu’. She played the role of Alia Oberoi in the show. Season 2 premiered in June last year.