India, Jan. 29 -- TV show Rimjhim - Choti Umar Bada Safar has landed itself in controversy after its most recent episode drew criticism online for having its underage female lead perform intimate scenes with her male co-star. The show, focused on the romantic relationship between a teenager and an adult, stars Yashika Sharma, 16, and Himanshu Awasthy, 24.

The recent episode of the show aired on Dangal TV on Wednesday, January 28. It features a scene in which Sameer (Himanshu) takes off his shirt in front of Rimjhim (Yashika), pulls her close, and puts it on her after noticing her blouse has come undone. The scene ends with a warm embrace between the two. Another scene earlier in the show has the two actors in bed together. These scenes, ...