MTV’s operation in India has criticised its US counterpart for a new cartoon series which features various characters from history, and in particular for their depiction of Mahatma Gandhi sporting ear-rings. In a statement yesterday Alex Kuruvilla, MD of MTV India, said: "Following reports about the series, we have notified MTV US to discuss the show's content. In response, MTV US has taken this matter very seriously and feedback from them is forthcoming.” He added: “MTV India, which reflects the tastes and sensibilities of our local audiences, has no intention of airing the show in India".
Jan 31, 2003
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MTV India slams MTV US cartoon
MTV India has criticised its US counterpart over a cartoon depicting Mahatma Gandhi with ear-rings and says it will not air the show in India.