Bengaluru, Oct. 9 -- The Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday accused Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of orchestrating the shutdown of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Kannada after Jollywood Studios, where the show is filmed, was sealed for alleged environmental violations.

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) issued a closure order to Vels Studios and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., which operates Jollywood Studios near Bidadi, citing lack of "consent for establishment" and "consent for operation." Following the order, electricity and water connections were cut, and all 17 contestants were moved to Eagleton Resort.

JD(S) leaders seized on the incident, sharing an old video of Shivakumar warning the film industry that he kne...