While the first teaser of Sony Entertainment Television's Reporters got viewers excited about Rajeev Khandelwal's comeback to television, its latest promo has sent the excitement levels soaring. The promo featuring a bold kiss between Rajeev and Kritika Kamra, followed by a tight slap, has become the talk of the town.

A few days ago, the leaked footage from the promo went viral, with fans of the two stars mistaking it for an actual incident and this created a raging war on social media. Now that the promo has gone on air, the whole kiss and slap incident is clear. It's basically a part of the scene in which Rajeev endorses Kritika's actions and says that this slap is an answer to all those who mistreat women. Since the show delves around the news-making industry, the promo aptly establishes the plot.

Rajeev says, “The truth needs to be told. How beautifully, how effectively and how honestly, is what makes a journalist. It's not just about deliverance, it's about involvement. The promo is not bold visually, but it's bold in attitude. It involves you. The beauty is it hits you right where it should and also conveys the show's approach right in the beginning.“

Kritika adds, “We don't know where this whole controversy emerged from. We were equally surprised when we saw it on the internet. The kiss and slap were part of our script and the promo is getting a great response.“

Reporters will start on April 13 and air Monday to Thursday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.