Apparently, some representatives of the medical fraternity demanded an apology from the actor, while others threatened a defamation lawsuit for ‘slandering’ the community. This, in our opinion, doesn’t solve anything. Every community, be it the police, medical fraternity or the press, has its share of bad apples. The recent spate of arrests in Beed, a district now associated with the chilling practice of foeticide, proves this.

When something — be it a newspaper article, a piece of art or a chat show on television — draws attention to what is clearly a problem, there should be more attention exerted towards eradicating the issue in question than on finding someone to blame. Corruption at every level of social engagement has ensured that the quality of life we enjoy in India appears to be steadily on the decline. If a television programme points fingers at something that deserves censure, the thing to do is roll up one’s sleeves and look for a solution.