Javed Jaferi Show your support to stand-up comedian Pranit More who is currently at the center of controversy for his comedy performances. Speaking about the controversy, the actor noted that comedians tend to become “soft targets” whenever public anger breaks out. Talking about how audience sensitivities have changed over time, the actor pointed out that humor is now judged by a small group of people who don’t even make up half of the population.
Jaaved Jaaferi on comedians becoming ‘soft targets’
In an interview with India Today, Javed supported Praneet’s right to perform, stressing that comedy ultimately comes down to personal choice and viewers are free to watch or skip the show. “He’s an independent guy. He’s a comedian. People can choose to buy tickets to his shows or not. But the reality is that comedians and actors become soft targets. While there are many bigger issues around us, people sweep them under the rug and focus on an easy target just because of a comedian. They are always the easiest to hunt,” he said.
Jaaved Jaaferi says parents should monitor content, not ask for bans
The actor also addressed concerns over objectionable content and said it was the responsibility of parents to monitor what their children watch rather than push for a blanket ban. “You control your children. If you don’t want them to watch something, that’s your responsibility. You decide what they’re exposed to on social media and the internet. There’s all kinds of content online, even pornography. Can we stop this? No. People have to make their own choices,” he added.
Jaaved Jaaferi says society has become ‘intolerant’
The ‘Dharmal 4’ actor also observed that society has become more intolerant. He pointed out, “Society in our country has become extremely intolerant and everything is sensationalized. This didn’t happen in the 1990s or even the 2000s. There are jokes in movies, people make fun of things, and the audience loves them. If I had dressed up as a sadhu or a mullah in a comical scene, no one would have been offended. Today, the same thing would be immediately labeled offensive.“
Jaaved Jaaferi on the backlash over Pranit More’s crowdsourcing clip
Jaferi also addressed the criticism that Praneet faced during segments of his crowdsourced work, saying that comedies are often judged without considering the context of their performances. He said people who watched the show might laugh at the jokes at the time but were upset later, while most criticism came from people who weren’t there but were quick to judge. “Those who object are often very critical outsiders,” he said. Everyone becomes a moral authority, a religious authority. People say, ‘This doesn’t happen in our religion,’ but there are plenty of religions that don’t have any problem with this kind of thing. “
about More controversies in Praneet
The row broke out after a video of Pranit More’s stand-up show in Gurgaon went viral on social media. In the video, a 23-year-old viewer, Himanshu Jangra, talks about spending 370 rupees on a plate of chicken biryani on a date and says he hopes he gets something “in return” for the money, a comment that drew sharp criticism online. Praneet was also criticized for laughing during the crowdsourcing session and letting Jangla continue. Amid the growing backlash, both Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra released videos apologizing for their remarks.
Javed Jaferi’s latest movies
On the professional front, Jaaved Jaaferi returns as his beloved character Manav in Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Ritual Deshmukh and Anjali Ananda, which is currently in theaters.
