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Kangana Ranaut reacts to ban on 25 OTT platforms including Ullu, ALTT & others: 'Important to see that our society is not headed toward a...'
Kangana Ranaut, the actress-turned-politician and BJP MP from Mandi, has come out in support of the Centre's ban on OTT platforms in the nation, which are allegedly known for obscene, vulgar, and even pornographic content. She said that it is important to see that 'the society is not headed toward a complete downfall'.
'The ban has been imposed to ensure that our culture and the minds of the youth are not corrupted. It is important to see that our society is not headed toward a complete downfall. It was awaited for a long time,' the Emergency star told ANI.
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently ordered the blocking of 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Ullu, ALTT, Big Shots App, NeonX VIP, and Desiflix, for allegedly publishing obscene, vulgar, and even pornographic content.
Ravi Kishan also supported the decision and shared that 'boundaries and limits need to be set.' 'The government's decision was important in regards to India's culture,' he told ANI.
'Licensed and unlicensed OTT platforms have been making soft porn and obscene films. This is indeed a great decision. There is a 'Laxman Rekha' for entertainment,' the actor added
हिमाचल प्रदेश में हालिया प्राकृतिक आपदा को लेकर भाजपा का एक प्रतिनिधिमंडल केंद्रीय मंत्रियों से मिला।
इस प्रतिनिधिमंडल में नेता प्रतिपक्ष एवं पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री जयराम ठाकुर जी, भाजपा प्रदेश अध्यक्ष डॉ. राजीव बिंदल जी, सांसद एवं पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री अनुराग ठाकुर जी,… pic.twitter.com/YXBn41Go0F — BJP Himachal Pradesh (@BJP4Himachal) July 24, 2025
On the professional front, Kangana Kangana is set to make her Hollywood debut with a horror film, titled 'Blessed Be the Evil'.
She will star alongside Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of action superstar Sylvester Stallone, and 'Teen Wolf' actor Tyler Posey, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety.
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The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra from a screenplay by Gatha Tiwary. Both will also produce the upcoming project.
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