Sumeet Mittal, producer of “Pehredaar Piya Ki” — the show which was pulled off air due to its “obnoxious” plot — says he was heartbroken when the controversy emerged. It’s been a week since “Pehredaar Piya Ki” aired on Sony Entertainment Television – the empty slot was taken up by extended episodes …
Read More »‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ goes off air, cast and crew in shocked by Sony TV’s sudden decision
Probably for the first time in the history of Indian television, a show has been asked to go off air by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Yes, after weeks of dealing with controversy and petitions, Sony Entertainment Television’s “Pehredaar Piya Ki” has been reportedly asked to go off air by …
Read More »BCCC orders Sony TV to shift ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ time slot and run a disclaimer!
Pehredaar Piya Ki has become one of the most controversial TV shows in recent times. In the latest announcement, BCCC has asked the broadcasting channel Sony to move the show to the 10 pm slot from its current 8.30 pm, and even run it with a disclaimer scroll saying it doesn’t promote …
Read More »NGO seeks ban on TV show ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’
Television show Pehredaar Piya Ki was infamous for its plotline from the start, actually even before it started. The show has courted criticism for its infamous plotline- revolving around the marriage of a 10-year-old boy to an 18-year-old woman- for depiction of ‘objectionable’ content including suhaag raat and stalking scenes, and on other similar accounts. …
Read More »Smriti Irani takes action against show ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’, sends petition to BCCC
Television show Pehredaar Piya Ki was infamous for its plotline from the start, actually even before it started. 20 days later, public sentiment about the TV show, in which a 10-year-old boy is married to an 18-year-old woman (because he needs to be protected), remain the same. Recently, A petition on change.org addressed to …
Read More »6 most mismatched on-screen jodis of TV Couples
Over the years Indian television shows given us some sizzling on-screen couples who have reintroduced the meaning of love. It’s a popular belief that casting directors have it easy; but there have been quite few instances where they have ideated and presented us with the most awful jodis ever seen …
Read More »Suyyash Rai comes in defense of his show ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ after Karan Wahi slams it
Sony TV’s latest show ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ starring ‘Swaragini’ fame Tejasswi Prakash in lead role has been facing a lot of flak online ever since the promo went on-air. The serial showcases how an 18 year old girl marries a 10 year old kid to protect him from the world. …
Read More »Sony TV’s new show ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ kick starts with bang, but it’s content is indigestible
With majestic palaces, vintage cars, traditional royal ensembles and heritage setting — ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’is one of the most opulent shows on Indian television. Just to recap, the 18-year-old female protagonist is shown married to a nine-year-old groom, who she is supposed to be guarding. The first episode of the …
Read More »Karan Wahi lashes out on the makers of ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ for this reason?
With majestic palaces, vintage cars, traditional royal ensembles and heritage setting — ‘Pehredaar Piya Ki’ is one of the most opulent shows on Indian television. Just to recap, the 18-year-old female protagonist is shown married to a nine-year-old groom, who she is supposed to be guarding. The talented lad Karan, …
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