Sony TV's most controversial show Pehredaar Piya Ki created quite a stir the moment its promo aired. Though the makers tried their best to sell their project to the audience, the latter simply refused to buy the content. Not just that, viewers also went onto file a petition against the show asking the I&B ministry to pull down PPK.

It seems they have succeeded in getting what they wanted as the latest reports state that Pehredaar Piya Ki is now all set to go off air. Our sources confirmed the news to us and stated, "Yes, Pehredaar Piya Ki is going off air."

Further, the channel released an official statement confirming the news. "Effective 28th August 2017, we are pulling off our programme, Pehredaar Piye Ki, from Television. While we understand that the decision to end this serial will be disappointing to those whose creative energies are vested in it, namely, its crew and cast, we (as a channel) are convinced that we will be better served by focusing instead on developing viewer interest in our upcoming, new shows. We are grateful to all the artists, producers and fans of our shows and request you to graciously support the viewership of our newer ventures."

The petition that was filed against PPK,  read, “Pehredar piya ki. A 10-year-old impressionable little kid(“piyaa”) caressing and stalking a lady who’s more than double his age and filling sindoor in her “maang” is being telecasted at prime time 8:30pm on Sony. (Family time) It is to be devoured by the entire Nation. Imagine the kind of influence it will steadily and perpetually infuse in the viewers mindset. We want a ban on the serial. We do not want our kids to be influenced by such TV serials. Join us in signing the petition to ban this serial (sic).”

However, a few days back, the producers Shashi and Sumeet Mittal held a special press conference to clarify all norms against PPK. They said, “Most of the people who are signing the petition have no clue about the show. They proudly claim they don’t watch TV. When you haven’t seen the show, how can you judge it? We have not shown anything objectionable. As traditional people ourselves, we know our boundaries. There is a sweet platonic relationship between the boy and girl, and that nowhere is against the society.”

Pehredaar Piya Ki features Tejasswi Prakash and Afaan Khan in the lead roles.

Hopefully, the I&B ministry gets to do something about Splitsvilla too...