‘Jaldi Bol, Panvel Nikalna Hai’: Nirma University Professor Grabs Student’s Collar On Stage After Joke
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A Nirma University professor allegedly grabbed a student’s collar after calling him on stage over a ‘Panvel’ joke during Technofora 2026 in Ahmedabad.
What Happened During The Event?
The incident reportedly took place during a stand-up comedy programme featuring comedian Rajat Sood at Technofora 2026, the annual technical event linked to the International Society of Automation Students’ Chapter at Nirma University’s Institute of Technology.
According to reports, a student from the audience shouted, “Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai”, a dialogue associated with the Hindi film Golmaal 3, while Professor Himanshu K Patel was on stage.
Patel, who is the Head of the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering department, then called the student on stage.
A video circulating online appears to show the professor grabbing the student by his collar and questioning him about the remark.
Professor Says Matter Has Been Resolved
Speaking to ThePrint, Patel said the video did not show the complete context of the exchange.
He said he was upset after the student shouted the “Jaldi bol, subah Panvel nikalna hai” meme and called him on stage.
Patel said he asked the student whether he would speak to his parents in the same manner, after which the student realised his mistake and apologised. He also said thathe matter had been resolved and that he had also apologised for his behaviour.
He said the matter had been resolved, adding that the students had apologised to him by touching his feet and that he had also apologised for his behaviour. He said there was nothing more to add about the matter.
What Is Technofora 2026?
According to university records, Technofora 2026 was held from September 18 to 20 at Nirma University.
The three-day event attracted more than 800 participants and featured technical competitions, workshops and cultural activities.
Social Media Reaction
An X user criticised the professor, saying that a teacher who could not take a joke had no business teaching. The user alleged that publicly grabbing and humiliating a student over a simple joke could amount to harassment and called for police action and the professor’s suspension by the university.
An another X user said that the professor should have handled the situation more sensibly, as interruptions and jokes can happen during events and escalating such incidents only makes matters worse.
