Veer Pahariya fans allegedly attack comedian Pranit More over a joke, Sky Force actor issues clarification

The battle between Bollywood and comedy just took a dark turn! Comedian Pranit More, known for his fearless jabs at Bollywood, allegedly faced the wrath of so-called Veer Pahariya fans after a stand-up gig in Solapur. And this wasn't just online trolling¡ªthis was a full-blown real-life attack.

Comedian Pranit More attacked because of Veer Pahariya

On February 2, More had just wrapped up his set at 24K Kraft Brewzz and, as per usual, stayed back to click selfies with fans. But instead of flashing their phone cameras, a group of 11-12 men allegedly threw punches and kicks at him. The comedian's team identified Tanveer Shaikh as the leader of the group, claiming that the assault was fueled by a joke More cracked about the Sky Force actor Veer Pahariya. One of the attackers even issued a Bollywood-style threat, telling him, "Let's see you joke about Veer Pahariya baba again!"

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No evidence of the attack?

To make matters worse, the venue reportedly had zero security. When More's team requested CCTV footage, the management allegedly refused. The police were also contacted, but according to the comedian, help never arrived. It's giving cover-up vibes, and we're not here for it.

Veer Pahariya speaks up, apologizes

With his name being dragged into the controversy, Veer Pahariya finally broke his silence. A source close to the actor shared that he was completely ¡°shocked and saddened¡± by the incident and had nothing to do with it. The Bollywood newbie reportedly condemned violence, adding that he's always taken criticism and jokes in stride. Pahariya also promised to ensure that the responsible parties were held accountable, stating that ¡°no one deserves this.¡±

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This incident once again raises a question¡ªwhy do Bollywood stans treat celebrities like untouchable gods? Stand-up comedy thrives on roasting pop culture, but if every joke leads to fists flying, where's the line between admiration and blind devotion? As More recovers from the attack, the industry watches closely¡ªwill this be another brushed-under-the-rug controversy, or will real action be taken?