Woman Doctor Apologises Over Viral Male Cadaver Remarks Amid Fallout From Pranit More's ₹370 Biryani Controversy

Mumbai-based doctor Sejal Pawar has issued a public apology after a viral video from comedian Pranit More’s crowd-work show sparked widespread outrage over remarks she made about male cadavers used in medical education.

The controversy erupted after an old clip from More’s show resurfaced online amid the ongoing backlash surrounding the comedian’s viral “₹370 biryani” controversy. In the video, More asked whether doctors remain serious while handling post-mortems and cadavers or whether humour becomes part of the environment. Responding to the question, Pawar described how she and some of her friends would compare the sizes of male cadavers’ private parts during anatomy training, drawing laughter from the audience.

The comments triggered sharp criticism from doctors, medical students and social media users, many of whom argued that body donors deserve dignity and respect even after death. Several critics pointed out that cadavers are often regarded as a medical student’s “first teacher” and play a crucial role in training future healthcare professionals.

As the backlash intensified, Pawar released an apology on Instagram, saying she was “genuinely sorry” and describing herself as “very naive.” She acknowledged that she had said “a very wrong thing,” accepted responsibility for her remarks and stated that she was not attempting to justify them. She added that she now understands how her words could be interpreted differently and why they caused hurt.

The incident has evolved into a broader discussion about medical ethics , professional conduct , body donation programmes , and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in public spaces. It has also intensified scrutiny of More’s crowd-work content following the separate ₹370 biryani controversy involving audience member Himanshu Jangra , which sparked debates over misogyny, consent and accountability in comedy. Reports indicate that More later apologised for that episode and deactivated his Instagram account amid mounting criticism.

With two viral controversies emerging from the same show within days, the debate has expanded beyond individual remarks to questions about viral content , social media accountability , and the limits of humour when sensitive subjects involving the deceased, gender issues and professional ethics are involved.