Well- known Bollywood singer Papon is in a fresh controversy as his video, kissing a minor girl, went viral. This Facebook live video posted on February 20, has the contestants of the reality show 'The Voice Kids India' celebrating holi. The singer was caught kissing a female contestant in the video, that pulled him into a legal soup. While talking to Republic TV, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chief Stuti Kacker revealed that the body sent a notice to Papon and the channel saying that it found the video objectionable.

On the other hand, the girl's father defended Papon and his intentions. The contestant's dad was, "Papon sir is a mentor and a father figure to my daughter and has always encouraged her to pursue her dreams. He doesn’t differentiate among the children who are here and gives them equal guidance on pursuing their dreams. What you saw in the video is not intentional. It was just a moment of affection that is being portrayed otherwise. I would request and urge the media to not pursue this further," reports Hindustan Times.

Meanwhile, &TV, the channel on which the show is aired issued an official statement saying, " We as a channel have always been focused on the safety, security and well-being of the contestants participating in our shows. We have always adhered to the NCPCR guidelines and our production house, Essel Vision Productions Limited, has taken all precautionary measures required under NCPCR and other laws. We believe in nurturing talent with utmost sensitivity and care while we provide them the platform to showcase their aptitude.”

Now that the singer and channel has been sent out the notice, the further process will be awaited. Papon is known for his songs like Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, Jiyein Kyun, Kaun Mera, Kyon, Ranjhish Hi Meri to name a few.

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