A viral clip from slapstick comedian and Bigg Boss 19 contestant Pranit Extra’s crowd-work present in Gurugram has landed internet developer Himanshu Jangra in controversy, finally costing him his job at Gurugram-based firm Starwick Designs.
A 22-year-old internet developer, Himanshu Jangra was fired from his firm. This motion was taken after protests over his feedback about ladies in a viral video.
The controversy erupted throughout slapstick comedian Pranit Extra’s reside crowd-work present in Gurugram. Whereas interacting with the comic, Jangra shared a courting anecdote, claiming he had spent round ₹370 on rooster biryani for a girl and anticipated bodily intimacy in return when she later requested him to drop her house. The feedback drew sharp backlash on social media after the clip went viral.
Pranit Extra initially laughed at this remark, calling it ‘peak Gurugram content material,’ and even awarded him a prize for being humorous. The video of the occasion later went viral on social media.
Pranit apologised after social media backlash
Individuals criticised Jangra’s feedback on a number of platforms, together with Instagram and X. Because the backlash grew, Pranit Extra publicly apologised. In an Instagram story, Extra wrote that he accepts the criticism acquired relating to the not too long ago viral clip. The viewer’s feedback aren’t my views. I ought to have responded higher at the moment. We’ve got eliminated the video. I apologise and can deal with such issues with extra duty and sensitivity sooner or later.
Pranit Extra’s put up.
Himanshu Jangra was fired from his job
Starwick Design took motion towards Jangra on this matter and fired him from his job.
Vivek Vishwakarma, the corporate’s founder, issued a video assertion saying, “Within the final 24 hours, I’ve acquired a whole lot of messages, emails, and cellphone calls relating to one among our staff, Himanshu Jangra. Like all of you, I’ve additionally seen the video clips going viral on social media. I need to state clearly that the issues proven in these movies are objectionable. I don’t agree with these statements. Our firm additionally doesn’t assist such views, nor do we wish such issues to affect younger folks.”
The video of Starvik Design founder Vivek Vishwakarma was posted on the corporate’s official Instagram account.
No grievance acquired towards Himanshu within the workplace
Vivek Vishwakarma stated, “We additionally spoke to our staff, particularly the feminine staff. We reviewed Himanshu’s behaviour within the workplace and requested a number of necessary questions, however curiously, we didn’t obtain any complaints towards him. Workforce members described him as skilled, respectful, hardworking, and well-behaved.”
He additional added, “Nevertheless, the influence of this incident, which occurred exterior the office, is now affecting the office as effectively. I’ve a duty in the direction of the corporate, staff, prospects, and the atmosphere right here. Subsequently, we have now determined to half methods with Himanshu.”
Vivek Vishwakarma additionally stated that errors have penalties, however with time, younger builders needs to be given the chance to be taught, perceive themselves, and transfer ahead.
