Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar urges officials to give Bigg Boss Kannada makers time to fix pollution

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has urged officials to give Bigg Boss Kannada producers time to fix environmental violations after their studio was sealed

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October 9, 2025

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday stated that he has directed officials to provide the producers of Bigg Boss Kannada with an opportunity to rectify environmental violations, following the sealing of the Jollywood Studio, where the reality show is being filmed, for allegedly violating Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) norms.

In a post shared on X, Shivakumar wrote, “The Jollywood Studio, where Bigg Boss is being held, has been sealed for not complying with the Pollution Control Board rules. However, private individuals have invested here, and employment is taking place, which is important. Therefore, I have instructed the officials to give it a chance to rectify the mistakes and proceed.”

Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chief Minister said he had spoken with the District Commissioner and Superintendent of Police regarding the issue. “We have to look at the larger picture. If there is a mistake on the makers’ side, they have to rectify it. I’ve asked them to give the show an opportunity. Bigg Boss or any entertainment shows are necessary. Private businesses should come and invest, and if mistakes occur, they must be rectified. This is my suggestion,” India Today quoted Shivakumar as saying.

Authorities in Bengaluru South district sealed the Vels Studio and Entertainment Limited premises, located in the Bidadi Industrial Area, late on Tuesday night following an order from the KSPCB for alleged non-compliance with environmental regulations.

The studio, which currently hosts the shooting of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Kannada, was reportedly operating without mandatory clearances under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Officials also said the studio had violated environmental norms related to air and water pollution.

Confirming the development, KSPCB Member Secretary SS Lingaraju told ANI, “The board doesn’t know about any Bigg Boss or anything—maybe they are inside the premises of this Vels Studio. Vels Studio is the actual occupier of that land, and they don’t have the required consent for operation as per the Air Act and Water Act. For this reason, and due to some non-compliances, a closure order was issued yesterday.”

The action was carried out by Bengaluru South district authorities, who executed the closure order and sealed the premises in line with the KSPCB’s directive.

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