The Union information and broadcasting ministry on January 17 sought an explanation from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. for telecasting in reality show Junior Super Star on Zee Tamil on January 15, a skit showing two children performing a satire on demonetisation, PM Narendra Modi’s travels to various countries and making fun of his attire and disinvestment. Acting on a complaint from C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, president of the BJP’s IT and social media wing in Tamil Nadu, the ministry has sought a reply from the channel within seven days. The content of the show was translated into Hindi and other languages.
The channel has promised to remove all the content relating to the said show.
