The Kaun Banega Crorepati Faux Pas
In spite of Jayadeva's proven birthplace in Kenduli Sasan, near Puri in Orissa, the April 16, 2007 episode of the popular Indian TV game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC III) erroneously mentioned Jayadeva as the court poet of king Lakshmanasena of Bengal. This triggered an immediate volley of protests by the culture-aware people of Orissa. Shah Rukh Khan, the game show's host was denounced for spreading false information. The government of Orissa has also demanded an apology from Kaun Banega Crorepati as it claims that the game show "mutilated historical facts" and "hurt the feelings of the people of Orissa". The Jayadeva Foundation Trust launched a protest against the TV show. Some scholars have expressed concern over the false depiction of Jayadeva's origin by Kaun Banega Crorepati, which they call a "historical humbug".
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