Asianet Satellite Communications — Toxic Programmes

Almost all programmes of Asianet have high toxic content. All serials promote regressive thoughts. All female actors in those serials are modern, independent, working and bold in real life, but the roles they play are of highly insecure wives who obey everything that their abusive husbands or in-laws say or do. I know it's acting but don't they have any moral values or responsibilities towards society? They reinforce the belief that getting married is the sole purpose of a woman's life. Forced marriage is the greatest theme. Everyone glorifies it and forces the female actor to continue in incompatible relationships. This is highly relevant in a society that sees divorce as a taboo which inturn has lead to many deaths. Children and teenagers blindly believe in such stuff and elders reinforce their beliefs. When will they realise it's 2021? Women are not allowed to work and if they are a little bit bold, they are depicted as a villain! Comedy programs have only themes such as ageism, colorism, bullying, sexism. The youth consume and believe such toxic content. Violence, abuse, narcissism, dowry, emotional blackmailing, etc are depicted as norms. Media, especially such serials and programmes that run almost every day play a huge role in society. Channel heads and producers should be held responsible for promoting such highly toxic content. Even with smartphones, kids are producing relevant topics on social media, which is a proof that high budget is not required for quality content.