Hindi TV Show Promo Faces Backlash Over Scene Involving Wife's Pet Rabbit
A promo for the Hindi TV show 'Lakshmi Niwas' has sparked controversy after depicting a man seemingly cooking his wife's pet rabbit, Babuchka. The scene, featuring actors Priom Gujjar and Riya Munjal, shows the husband growing jealous of the pet's attention and placing it in a pressure cooker, followed by the wife's search for the rabbit. Viewers criticized the clip online for insensitivity and potential animal cruelty, while some noted the husband is portrayed negatively. The show's makers have not yet responded.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a largely neutral perspective focused on public reactions to the TV show's controversial promo. They include viewer criticisms about insensitivity and animal cruelty concerns, as well as mentions that the husband character is depicted as a negative figure. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, with coverage centered on cultural and entertainment aspects.
The overall sentiment in the articles is predominantly negative, reflecting viewer shock, criticism, and concern over the promo's content. While some comments express hope for narrative justice within the show, the tone remains critical of the scene's portrayal and its potential impact, highlighting discomfort and calls for reform in television content.
How 2 sources covered this story
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