Police security at Bigg Boss host Nagarjuna's residence following protests

The security outside Telugu star Nagarjuna has been increased following a protest by women's and students' groups against him hosting the reality show 'Bigg Boss' season-3. These groups sought a ban on the show alleging that the organisers were asking "undue favours" from some aspirants.

Hyderabad: Security was beefed up at the residence of Telugu star Nagarjuna following a protest by women's and students' groups against reality show 'Bigg Boss' season-3, to be hosted by him.

The third season of the hit show in Telugu would premiere on July 21 on Star Maa TV channel. The new host for the season Akkineni Nagarjuna, announced this on Twitter.

Women's and students' groups have sought a ban on the show alleging that the organisers were asking "undue favours" from some aspirants.

"We have come across several statements by some groups saying they would protest against him. In view of law and order issues, we have deployed security at his residence and also Annapurna Studio (owned by his family)," a senior police official said on Saturday.

Earlier, a case was registered against organisers of the reality show on charges of outraging the modesty of a film actress by asking her "uncomfortable" questions during an interview.

The 31-year-old Telugu actress had lodged a complaint with the police alleging the organisers while interviewing her for the show had asked "uncomfortable and personal" questions which she claimed have hurt her self-respect.