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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Liked Mandala Murders? Stream 5 other mystery thrillers on OTT for an enthralling watch
Mandala Murders follows the story of detectives Rea Thomas (Vaani Kapoor) and Vikram Singh (Vaibhav Raj Gupta) investigating a series of ritualistic murders in the fictional town of Charandaspur. These murders are linked to a secret cult and a buried prophecy, creating a mix of mythology, mystery, and psychological mystery. The deeper the detectives delve, the more they uncover a complex web of conspiracy, myth, and a terrifying prophecy. The plot also involves a local politician, Ananya Bharadwaj (played by Surveen Chawla), Shriya Pilgaonkar as Rukmini (House Arrest), and others. Vaani Kapoor in Mandala Murders If you liked the gripping tale of Mandala Murders, here are 5 other mystery thrillers for you to enjoy on OTTplay Premium! Ugly In Ugly, a 10-year-old girl, Kali, gets kidnapped. Following this, the investigation begins, and it uncovers the dark secrets of various characters. Each character has their own selfish motives, and the film explores how their actions affect the situation. The film stars Ronit Roy, Rahul Bhat, and Tejasvini Kolhapure in key roles. Bicchoo Ka Khel In Bicchoo Ka Khel, Akhil Srivastava aims to avenge his father's death and for this, he challenges law and order as he kills a famous lawyer, Anil Chaubey. After this, he sets out to search for the truth behind his father's death. The story is filled with intrigue, mystery, and revenge drama elements. It stars Divyendu Sharma, Trishna Mukherjee, Anshul Chauhan, Mukul Chaddha, and others. A Thursday A Thursday story is about a preschool teacher, Naina Jaiswal, who holds 16 of her students hostage. The film depicts the day-long confrontation between Naina and the police, where she makes multiple demands, including a meeting with the Prime Minister, and threatens to harm the children if her request is not met. The movie discusses in depth Naina's motives and the reasons behind her heinous actions. It stars Yami Gautam as Naina, Atul Kulkarni, Javed Khan, Neha Dhupia, and others. The Stoneman Murders It is based on real-life serial murders that took place in Mumbai in the 1980s, where people were killed with stones while sleeping on the streets. The plot tells the story of a dismissed police officer, Sanjay Shelar (Kay Kay Menon), who secretly investigates the murders. The investigation has a conflict with the official police force, led by Inspector Kedar Phadke, played by Arbaaz Khan. Freddy Freddy is about a lonely dentist, Dr. Freddy Ginwala (Kartik Aaryan). He becomes obsessed with a married woman, Kainaaz Irani (Alaya F), after meeting her twice: at a wedding and then again at his clinic. However, Freddy's past trauma and social discomfort lead him towards dark activities, including a plan to kill Kainaz's abusive husband.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
After the ban on ALTT, Ekta Kapoor lashes out in anger, 'Jise bhi iski fikr ho...'
Yesterday, the government took a big step and banned many OTT platforms serving vulgar content, one of which was ALTT. Its earlier name was ALT Balaji, whose co-founders were TV queen Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor. Jeetendra's daughter Ekta Kapoor's Alt Balaji has been in controversy many times due to its content. Now, as soon as the government has banned it, Ekta has spoken out on social media. What has Ekta Kapoor said? Soon after the ban on ALTT, Ekta Kapoor issued a statement expressing her anger and distancing herself from this OTT platform. She issued a statement on her Instagram account saying that she has nothing to do with ALTT anymore. She broke ties with it in 2021 itself. Ekta Kapoor's post further said, 'There are reports in the media that ALTT has been banned by the authorities; however, contrary to these reports, Ekta Kapoor and Mrs. Shobha Kapoor are not associated with ALTT in any way and they severed their ties with ALTT in June 2021 itself. Any allegation contrary to the facts stated above is strongly denied and the media is requested to present the correct facts.' While sharing a post, Ekta Kapoor wrote in the caption, 'Jise bhi iski fikr ho.' It is known that a few days ago, Ekta Kapoor had defended the content being served on ALTT in an interview. Which apps have been banned by the government? The government has mandated the shutdown of websites and applications belonging to 25 OTT platforms, such as Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix, due to the presence of obscene, vulgar, and in certain instances, pornographic material. Among the applications flagged for breaching various regulations are ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, Navarasa Lite, Gulab App, Kangan App, Bull App, Jalva App, ShowHit, Wow Entertainment, Look Entertainment, Hitprime, Feneo, ShowX, Sol Talkies, Adda TV, HotX VIP, Hulchul App, MoodX, NeonX VIP, Fugi, Mojflix, and Triflicks, according to officials. The ban earlier imposed on House Arrest Previously, the web series House Arrest was removed by Ullu in May following intervention from the ministry. Officials indicated that all 25 platforms were instructed, in September of the previous year, to stop disseminating obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content, yet they persisted in doing so. They noted that five platforms, which had been blocked earlier in March 2024, resumed publishing obscene content on new website domains.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ekta Kapoor issues statement as government bans apps hosting ‘obscene content', says she isn't associated with ALTT
In the wake of the government's ban on 25 OTT platforms, including ALTT and ULLU, for allegedly hosting vulgar and obscene content, Ekta Kapoor issued a clear statement distancing herself and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, from ALTT. Posting on Instagram, Ekta Kapoor emphasised that neither she nor Shobha Kapoor have any current connection to ALTT, having stepped down from the platform's association as far back as June 2021. Addressing media speculation, Ekta Kapoor clarified, '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 with ALTT way back in June 2021. Any insinuation contrary to the above facts is strongly denied and media is requested to report the accurate facts.' She further stated, 'Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant of all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance,' concluding her statement with the caption, 'To whomsoever it may concern.' In an earlier conversation with Faye D'Souza, Ekta Kapoor reflected on her time running ALTT, formerly known as ALTBalaji, saying she was 'offending a new person every day.' She explained her intention to portray content in a progressive light, sharing, 'Because everyone is telling me that you are making these women wear sarees, it is regressive. I think that it is equally progressive and this is equally progressive. Why not celebrate women in costumes like you celebrate women in sarees?' Shared post on Time Also Read | Shweta Tiwari recalls working 72 hours non-stop during Kasautii Zindagi Kay, was paid for 45 days after shooting 30-day schedule: 'Ekta Kapoor didn't sleep' The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in coordination with several ministries and industry bodies, has ordered the blocking of 25 OTT apps and websites including ALTT, ULLU, and Desiflix for hosting content deemed obscene, vulgar, and in some cases pornographic. Officials identified platforms such as Big Shots App, Gulab App, HotX VIP, and Mojflix among those violating legal provisions. The action follows complaints from the National Commission on Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and public concerns raised over the past year. Notifications were issued under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and IT Rules, 2021, to ensure these platforms are inaccessible. Authorities noted the content involved sexual innuendos and explicit scenes lacking any social message or storyline. Despite warnings issued last September to cease publishing such material, several platforms continued violations, prompting the ban. Notably, some had resumed distributing banned content under new domains after previous blocks in March 2024. Earlier this year, ULLU had voluntarily removed the web series House Arrest following ministry intervention.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Government blocks 25 OTT platforms for obscenity
This is a representational AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: In a sweeping crackdown on digital obscenity, the ministry of information and broadcasting has directed internet service providers to block public access to 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu, ALTT and Desiflix, for hosting sexually explicit, obscene, and, in some cases, pornographic content. The directive, issued on July 23, also covers 26 websites and 14 mobile applications associated with these platforms. The action follows repeated warnings to these platforms and comes after consultations with the ministries of home affairs, electronics and IT, the department of legal affairs, industry bodies like FICCI and CII, and experts on women and child rights. Sources said the decision was triggered by growing public grievances and the platforms' persistent violation of IT Rules, 2021, and Indian obscenity laws. Platforms like Ullu and ALTT had been flagged by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in 2024 for content containing sexual innuendo and nudity with little or no narrative context. Ullu had to remove its series House Arrest in May 2025 after govt intervention. A similar crackdown took place in 2024 when 18 OTT platforms, such as Dreams Films, Rabbit, Hunters, and Prime Play, were blocked. In many cases, government officials said, the content violated sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act, Section 292 of IPC, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Watching Videos Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo Former Central Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar, who heads the 'Save Culture Save Bharat Foundation', lauded the govt for banning the applications and websites, calling it a "digital surgical strike". "We congratulate the Centre for its courageous first step in this dharma yuddha (righteous war) to protect the soul of our nation. This ban is a victory for every Indian family," he said. Mahurkar added in a statement, "However, this is only the first battle. A one-time ban is not enough. We need systemic legal and technological reforms to permanently safeguard our cultural values and make Digital India a truly value-based and safe space for our children."
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Anomaly corrected': Priyanka Chaturvedi reacts to ban on ‘vulgar' OTT platforms
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray's faction) Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi reacted to the Centre's ban on several OTT platforms for allegedly showing obscene, vulgar, and 'pornographic' content and said that an anomaly has been corrected. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi was one of the leaders who spearheaded criticism against 'vulgar' content on OTT platforms earlier this year.(PTI) Quoting her months old post on X bashing such content and demanding action against it, she wrote, 'This. Done, anomaly corrected.' Also read: Government bans ULLU, ALTBalaji, 23 other OTT platforms over obscene, 'pornographic' content In the post that she quoted, dating back to May 1, she had written, 'I have raised this in the standing committee that apps such as this, namely, Ullu App and Alt Balaji have managed to escape the ban by I&B ministry on apps for obscene content. I am still awaiting their reply.' The caption accompanied a video from a show on ULLU streaming platform called 'House Arrest', hosted by Ajaz Khan. The clip, which went viral and sparked widespread criticism, shows Khan asking contestants to show sex positions on camera. Also read: Full list of 25 OTT platforms banned by Indian govt over 'pornographic' content In a follow up post on X, Chaturvedi wrote, 'This is great news. Had been talking about these two apps -Ullu and Alt Balaji in particular for their content, had raised it in the standing committee of Communication and IT. Glad @GoI_MeitY paid heed & did what was needed to be done long time ago!' Chaturvedi was one of the leaders who spearheaded criticism against that show and other such 'vulgar' content on OTT platforms. The show was taken down from the platform in May. Also: How OTT platforms skirted warnings against 'pornographic' content; now ALTT, Ullu, Hulchul among 25 banned Centre bans ULLU, ALTBalaji The Centre has taken strict action against apps and websites allegedly showing vulgar and 'pornographic' content. As many as 25 apps and websites have been banned, including ALTBalaji, ULLU, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, Navarasa Lite, and Gulab App, official sources said. According to sources in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the government has ordered the blocking of websites and applications associated with 25 OTT platforms over allegations that these platforms were hosting content deemed 'obscene,' 'vulgar,' and, in some instances, 'pornographic.' They added that the action was taken after the content was found to be in "serious violation" of laws in India. The action comes after the OTT platforms apparently ignored or circumvented warnings issued months ago. Sources in the broadcasting ministry said, 'While the platform removes or edits the web series for a temporary period, it either re-uploads or publishes the unedited version after a certain period, thereby attempting to circumvent the warnings.'
