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Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ekta Kapoor breaks silence on ALTT obscenity row, distances herself amid OTT crackdown: 'To whomsoever it may concern...'
OTT platforms under scrutiny Clarification, not complicity MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT As news broke of 25 OTT platforms being blocked for allegedly streaming obscene content, one familiar name among them stirred particular interest—ALTT. But before headlines could settle into controversy, producer Ekta Kapoor stepped in to clarify that she and her mother Shobha Kapoor have had no association with ALTT since June a statement shared by her production house and titled 'To whomsoever it may concern,' Kapoor pushed back against media insinuations, asserting that she has not been connected to ALTT in any capacity for the past three years. The statement emphasized that the digital platform is now operated by ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. following a legal restructuring approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), with effect from June 20, controversy comes amid a sweeping move by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting , which reportedly blocked 25 OTT apps including Ullu, Desiflix, Boomex, MoodX, and ALTT. As per Times of India, the crackdown follows reports that these platforms were broadcasting material deemed pornographic and violative of Indian stated that many of these apps streamed content lacking coherent narratives, instead focusing heavily on sexually explicit acts and nudity. Describing such portrayals as 'obscene' and 'vulgar,' the Ministry flagged them under multiple violations of the Information Technology statement not only refuted any present association with ALTT but also highlighted that Balaji Telefilms Limited , the parent company she heads, remains fully compliant with all legal frameworks. The statement read, 'Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance.'The clarification aims to separate Kapoor's legacy in digital entertainment from the platform's current operational direction. It also reflects growing tensions between evolving creative expression on digital platforms and regulatory oversight amid rising concerns around online content for reshaping Indian television and later digital entertainment through bold, often boundary-pushing narratives, Kapoor has long walked the line between popular demand and moral policing.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ekta Kapoor issues clarification on BANNED OTT platforms over 'obscene content'; claims she stepped down: 'Not associated in any capacity'
Producer Ekta Kapoor has come down heavily on reports alleging that her OTT platform, ALTT has been banned by the Indian government for streaming 'obscene and vulgar content'. In a statement issued on her production house's official handle, Kapoor issued a public clarification and distanced herself and her mother, Shobha Kapoor , from the company currently in the headlines. In an official statement shared with the caption, 'To whomsoever it may concern', Kapoor distanced herself from the controversy and asserted that she and her mother had stepped down from the platform back in 2021 and was ''not associated in any capacity'. Ekta Kapoor's Statement The statement read, " Following the recent amalgamation of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. (previously its wholly owned subsidiary), duly approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, it now operates ALTT with effect from June 20, 2025." The statement went on to add, 'Media reports have been in circulation about ALTT being disabled by the authorities. However, contrary to such reports, Ms. Ekta Kapoor and Mrs. Shobha Kapoor are not associated in any capacity whatsoever with ALTT, and they had stepped down from their association way back in June 2021. Any insinuation contrary to the above facts is strongly denied, and the media is requested to report accurate facts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Try This Homemade Bariatric Drink to Burn Belly Fat While You Sleep Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo ' 'Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance,"The statement concluded. Government Crackdown on OTT Platforms The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, acting on reports of obscene and pornographic content being streamed online, reportedly blocked a total of 25 apps of OTT platforms, including Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, Boomex, and MoodX, among others. Reports on Friday stated that officials claimed many of the platforms featured material containing sexually explicit acts and nudity, which were described as pornographic in nature. Reports also noted that the content lacked meaningful narratives and was largely driven by obscene and vulgar imagery. Authorities further raised concerns over the inappropriate depiction of nudity and sexual content, deeming such portrayals highly objectionable. Officials reportedly cited multiple violations of Indian laws, including the IT Act, in the content disseminated by these platforms.
