When a Dentist’s TikTok Clip Sparked a Wild Backlash: The Pranit More Saga

It all started with a short video posted on TikTok by Pranit More, a dentist from Mumbai who, like many professionals these days, thought a quick clip of a routine extraction would be entertaining. In the 30‑second clip he swiped away a tooth, cracked a joke, and — without thinking much about it — showed a glimpse of the cadaver he was using for practice. The footage, raw and unfiltered, spread like wildfire.

Within hours, the comment section morphed from light‑hearted laughs to a chorus of anger. Viewers accused More of disrespecting the deceased, of treating a human body like a prop for a stunt. Some even called it a “grotesque mockery.” The tone shifted from amused curiosity to outright condemnation, and the hashtag #PranitMoreControversy began trending across platforms.

What escalated the situation further was the revelation that the cadaver in the video was male, a detail that added a layer of cultural sensitivity in a country where discussions around death are already delicate. Critics argued that the video violated ethical guidelines set by medical councils, and that showing a body without proper consent was a criminal offense.

Law enforcement caught wind of the uproar, and a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against More for allegedly violating the Indian Penal Code’s provisions on obscenity and disrespect to a deceased person. The FIR stated that the clip could incite public disgust and potentially tarnish the reputation of the medical community. Legal experts weighed in, noting that while freedom of expression is protected, it does not shield one from the consequences of crossing ethical boundaries.

Facing mounting pressure, Pranit More issued a public apology the following day. In a surprisingly informal video, he apologized, called himself “a clueless youngster,” and promised to delete the clip immediately. He also promised to donate a sum of money to a local charity – specifically, Rs 370, the exact cost of a plate of biryani at his favorite street vendor. The gesture was meant to be symbolic, a way of saying “I’ll make amends in the smallest way I can.”

The biryani comment became a meme in its own right. Some netizens laughed, others saw it as a trivial attempt to downplay a serious misstep. Yet, the apology did manage to stall the wave of hatred for a few hours, giving More a chance to regroup.

Meanwhile, professional bodies such as the Dental Council of India released statements reminding practitioners that any public demonstration involving human remains must adhere strictly to consent protocols and ethical standards. They emphasized that even if a video is intended for educational purposes, the dignity of the deceased must never be compromised.

As the dust settles, the incident serves as a cautionary tale. In an era where anyone can become a viral sensation in seconds, the line between harmless content and offensive material can be razor‑thin. For Pranit More, the lesson was learned the hard way – a single clip can invite legal scrutiny, public outrage, and a quirky Rs 370 biryani apology that will probably be remembered longer than the original video itself.