Controversial show 'Pehredaar Piya Ki' taken off air

Sony Entertainment Television has confirmed that the controversial show 'Pehredaar Piya Ki' has been taken off air, effective from August 28. The show revolved around a 9-year-old boy married to an 18-year-old woman. Earlier, Sony TV was ordered to shift the serial to 10 pm slot and run it with a disclaimer which says it does not promote child marriage.