The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a notice to Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. for airing “inappropriate content” and violating child rights on the dance reality show Super Dancer 3.
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The notice was issued after a video went viral on social media showing judges Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapoor, and Anurag Basu asking a minor contestant “inappropriate and sexually explicit questions” about his parents.
In the video, the judges can be seen asking the child about his parents’ bedroom habits, whether they kiss each other. The child is clearly uncomfortable with the questions and tries to avoid answering them, but the judges continue to press him.
The NCPCR has taken suo motu cognizance of the matter and has asked Sony Pictures Networks to take down the episode from all platforms immediately. The commission has also asked the channel to provide a detailed explanation of how the episode was cleared for broadcast.
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The NCPCR has said that the airing of such content is a serious violation of child rights and that it has the potential to harm the child’s physical and mental well-being. The commission has also warned Sony Pictures Networks that it could face legal action if it does not take appropriate action.
This is not the first time that Sony Pictures Networks has been accused of airing inappropriate content on its channels. In 2019, the NCPCR had issued a notice to the channel for airing a kissing scene between two minor characters in the show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.
The airing of inappropriate content on children’s television shows is a serious concern. Such content can have a negative impact on children’s development and can lead to them being exposed to harmful ideas and behaviors. It is important for broadcasters to be aware of their responsibilities and to ensure that they are not airing content that could harm children.
The NCPCR’s notice to Sony Pictures Networks is a welcome step. It sends a clear message that broadcasters will not be allowed to get away with airing inappropriate content on children’s television shows. It is also a reminder to parents to be vigilant about the content that their children are watching.
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