Thakur’s interview room turned into a boxing ring of sorts, with representatives of two different media houses tussled to get Thakur’s bites.

First, the Republic TV guest coordinator (identified as the woman dressed in black) appearing to be agitatedly talking on her phone, suddenly grabbed the lapel mic pinned to Thakur, possibly following directions from the top bosses?

The Times Now representative, dressed in grey, flung herself onto the woman in black, physically holding her back, in an attempt to let the interview run smoothly. But little did they know that the entire action-adventure was videographed live on TV.

A Times Now reporter told Janta Ka Reporter, “The entire ugly scene went on live as we had already gone on air with Mr Thakur’s interview.”

Republic TV’s distasteful conduct didn’t go unnoticed; in fact, it was severely criticised by other journalists and media houses for its insensitivity and aggressive behaviour, given its reputation as a trouble-maker.