If you have received a call for our show Undekhi & it has disturbed you we would like to sincerely apologise to you. This was a test activity which has gone out accidentally & our intention was not to cause any kind of discomfort or panic. We sincerely regret any inconvenience.
— SonyLIV (@SonyLIV) July 10, 2020
It has come to our attention that a Sony Liv, a tv channel has used a tactic for the promotion of its new show by calling people and playing a disturbing voice recording. If you receive any such call, please do not panic and create rumours. (1/n)
— Maharashtra Cyber (@MahaCyber1) July 10, 2020
We have instructed the channel to cease this promotional activity immediately. (2/n)
— Maharashtra Cyber (@MahaCyber1) July 10, 2020
Such things don't go out accidentally. It was pre planned, but now that it has backfired, u r giving this stupid statement. Covid has caused enough trauma, now we don't want u to add to it. Next time try it on ur own ppl first.
— suleimanikeede (@suleimanikeede) July 10, 2020
This is shameless way of promotion. Worst creative idea.People are already disturbed in #COVID19Pandemic.Many lost their loved once, many loosing job, people are in debt and #SonyLIV wants 2 earn by creating chaos #shameonsonilyliv @MahaCyber1 @MumbaiPolice kindly take action
— Mrityunjay Singh मृत्युंजय सिंह 🇮🇳 (@MrityunjayNews) July 10, 2020
What a ridiculous #promotional call trick by #Undekhi #SonyLIV Do U even realise what this can cause to a person if they miss out the last few words in panic. Get a better way to promote your series #webseries #advertisement #ScamAlert #murdercall #unethical #worldpremiereseries pic.twitter.com/8CzUhTkVti
— Suvrata Bhati (@BhatiSuvrata) July 10, 2020