Twitterati Demands Boycott On KBC 11 After Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Is Referred To As Just Shivaji, Sony Apologises!
Twitterati Demands Boycott On KBC 11
Updated : November 08, 2019 07:11 PM IST
Most times, we are careful of what we are saying and would try our best to not hurt anyone with our words or actions. Yet, there are slips and mistakes that probably all of us make, but when it is done on a mass level, it becomes problematic. Sony TV is the example.
On last night’s episode of KBC 11, a question was asked about which ruler was a contemporary to Mughal Emperor Aunragzeb. The fourth option provided mentioned just ‘Shivaji’. This irked Twitter users and they demanded a ban saying Sony should have been more careful and should have used his name with titles- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Here is what some Twitter users wrote:
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#BoycottSonyTV It's not "Shivaji" It's 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' In Maharashtra you should have respect to him, He is god for all Maratha's. We are disappointed with your Show and Channel. @SonyTV#BoycottSonyTV #BoycottKBC pic.twitter.com/tZkZAwnE2W pic.twitter.com/jcA7b7haz8
— ?Aghori? (@ShivSomvanshi7) November 8, 2019
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >It’s never expected mistake from @KBCsony To mention the Great King Chhatrapati Shivaray In Improper way.
— Shreyas Kolhe Patil (@ShreyasKolhePa1) November 8, 2019
The Apology should be tweeted on Urgent basis @SonyTV#KBC11 #ChhatraptiShivajiMaharaj
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >It is shameful that @SonyTV mentions Mughal Emperor as Samrat Aurangzeb but doesn't have the courtesy to add 'Chhatrapati' to the Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj. Is it a mistake or a purposeful attempt to undermine marathi emotions. Remember the land you live in is Marathi! #KBC11
— Aditya Davhale (@DavhaleAditya) November 7, 2019
Sony issued an apology as this gathered momentum. Tweeting with a video, they wrote, “There was an inaccurate reference to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during Wednesday’s KBC episode, due to inadvertence. We deeply regret the same and being mindful of the sentiments of our viewers have carried a scroll expressing regret during our episode yesterday. #KBC11”
Here is what they posted:
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >There was an inaccurate reference to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during Wednesday’s KBC episode, due to inadvertence. We deeply regret the same and being mindful of the sentiments of our viewers have carried a scroll expressing regret during our episode yesterday. #KBC11 pic.twitter.com/FLtSAt9HuN
— Sony TV (@SonyTV) November 8, 2019
Some people still had problems despite Sony’s apology and they too expressed their disgruntle on Twitter:
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Not acceptable #BoycottKBC https://t.co/WTJuhHQEkB
— ?? ρ☈♗¥ꍏ↳ ?? (@pri_vedi) November 8, 2019
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >What kind of video u uploaded @sonutv this shows how concern you are about the aserious issue.@babubasu @SrBachchan We want a verbal apology asap.
— आशय (@ashaysant) November 8, 2019
A scroll and a bullshit low quality vdo shot from a mobile cam is even more disgusting..#BoycottKBC #BoycottHindiChannels #मराठी
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >We want a verbal Apology on episode Scroll isn't enough. And is it some kind of joke for u uploading a low quality video where one can't even read it. Till then #boycottkbc #BoycottSonyTV #shameonamitabhbacchan https://t.co/wZAhYwyMC8
— Maverick_Jay (@MSuraj2106) November 8, 2019
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