At a time when conversations around consent, misogyny and the portrayal of women in entertainment are dominating social media, actor and filmmaker Malti Chahar has emerged as one of the latest voices to weigh in on the controversy surrounding comedian Pranit More’s viral “Rs 370 biryani” remark. The actor’s reaction quickly gained traction online not only because of the sharpness of her comments, but also because she connected the controversy to the larger debate currently unfolding around Peddi, filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana’s upcoming sports drama starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor.
Her post has now reopened a broader discussion about how women are viewed both in mainstream cinema and everyday culture.
Who Is Malti Chahar?
Malti Chahar is an actor, filmmaker, model and former beauty pageant winner who has steadily built her presence across films, music videos and reality television. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Malti first gained public attention after winning beauty pageants and later entering the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has appeared in several music videos and acting projects while also developing a growing social media following. She is also widely recognised as the sister of Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar.
Apart from acting, Malti has increasingly positioned herself as a vocal public figure unafraid to comment on social and cultural issues, especially topics involving women, relationships and gender dynamics. Her visibility increased significantly after her appearance on Bigg Boss 19, where her friendship with comedian Pranit More became a talking point among viewers.
What Did Malti Chahar Say About The ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ Controversy?
The controversy began after a crowdwork clip uploaded from Pranit More’s comedy show showed an audience member making a remark suggesting he “deserved a return” after spending Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date. The comment quickly triggered outrage online, with many social media users arguing that it reduced women and consent to a transactional exchange.
While the original remark came from the audience member, Pranit More also faced backlash for laughing along, continuing the interaction and later uploading the clip online. Reacting to the controversy, Malti Chahar posted a strongly worded statement on X, saying the incident reflected why many women today value financial independence and hesitate about marriage.
She also linked the issue to the criticism surrounding Peddi, which has faced accusations from some viewers over the objectification and hyper-sexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor’s character. Malti wrote that despite generations of women fighting for equality, respect and dignity, society continues to normalise problematic attitudes toward women. Her statement also highlighted how media and entertainment influence public behaviour and cultural thinking.
₹370 biryani and Peddi… make you realize why many women are hesitant about marriage, why we value our independence, and why we choose to split the bill. Some women are even financially supporting men entirely.
Yet, we continue to be objectified, and a woman’s consent is…
— Malti Chahar🇮🇳 (@ChaharMalti) June 10, 2026
Why Is Malti Chahar’s Post Going Viral?
Much of the response to Malti Chahar’s post stems from how directly she connected two separate controversies, a comedy clip and a mainstream commercial film, under the larger issue of misogyny. Many users online agreed with her observation that sexism often gets dismissed as “just comedy” or “mass entertainment” until women begin speaking openly about how such narratives affect real life.
Her comments also reignited discussions around audience responsibility and whether consumers indirectly encourage problematic content by normalising it. One section of social media praised Malti for speaking bluntly about consent and the casual objectification of women, especially at a time when similar conversations around films like Pushpa, KGF, Kabir Singh and sexist comedy franchises are resurfacing online.
What Is Malti Chahar’s Connection To Pranit More?
Malti and Pranit More were previously linked during their time inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, where viewers noticed their close friendship. At one stage, Malti publicly clarified that there was no romantic relationship between them. However, reports suggested that their equation became strained toward the later stages of the show. That past association made her recent criticism even more noticeable online, with many social media users pointing out that she still chose to speak openly despite knowing Pranit personally.
Meanwhile, Pranit More has already issued a public apology over the controversy, admitting that he should have challenged the remark instead of laughing along during the show. Even after his apology, the debate continues to dominate social media platforms, with conversations now extending beyond one viral clip to larger questions about consent, entertainment culture and the normalisation of misogyny in public spaces.
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