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Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Govt orders Indian OTT platforms to stop streaming all songs, movies, series, podcasts made in Pakistan
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a new order to OTT platforms operating in India. Amid rising political tensions with Pakistan, the government has told all streamers to stop broadcasting Pakistani content. A still from Zindagi Gulzar Hai, a popular Pakistani series that was watched in India as well. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} 'In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect,' read a notice, shared by news agency ANI. What is the context of the decision? {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The decision comes a day after the Indian army's Operation Sindoor which avenged the barbaric terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Under Operation Sindoor, which lasted from 1.04am to 1.30am, Indian armed forces struck as many as nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} The renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan have already impacted financial markets, with non-deliverable forwards on the Indian rupee indicating a sharp weakening. Pakistan, in a precautionary move, closed its airspace following the Indian strikes, according to Pakistan International Airlines Corp. Impact on movies and actors There has been an impact on the world of entertainment as well. The Indian government as blocked the account of several Pakistani celebrities in India. These include Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hania Amir, Atif Aslam and others. Fawad was about to make his Bollywood comeback after year with Abir Gulaal, also starring Vaani Kapoor. The film's future is uncertain now. Instagram accounts of former Jal band member and Mere Humsafar actor Farhan Saeed, Ali Sethi of Pasoori fame, Saba Qamar (Hindi Medium), and Adnan Siddiqui (Mom) are also inaccessible in India. "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content": this message was displayed when users in India tried to access the pages of these artistes. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}}
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No more Pakistani shows: Indian govt orders OTT platforms to stop streaming all movies, songs, series and podcasts from Pakistan
Amid the rising political tensions between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a new order to OTT platforms operating in India. The Indian government has asked all streamers to stop broadcasting Pakistani content. A notice shared by ANI read, 'In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription-based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect." Why has the Indian government taken this move? The move comes a day after the Indian army led Operation Sindoor, which avenged the deadly terror attack that took place in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22 that killed 26 people. Operation Sindoor lasted from 1.04 am to 1.30 am, when Indian armed forces struck as many as nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Pok) in the early hours of Wednesday. The renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan have already affected the financial markets, with non-deliverable forwards on the Indian rupee indicating a sharp weakening. On the other hand, Pakistan, in a precautionary move, closed its airspace amid the Indian strikes, as per Pakistan International Airlines Corp. Advisory on content originating from PakistanIn light of the Pahalgam terror attack, national security takes precedence. OTT platforms are hereby mandated to remove all content originating from Pakistan.#OperationSindoor #IndiaFightsPropaganda India-Pakistan tension impact on movies and actors The entertainment industry has also felt the impact, with the Indian government blocking the accounts of several Pakistani celebrities. These include Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hania Amir, Atif Aslam, and others. Fawad, who was set to make his Bollywood comeback with Abir Gulaal alongside Vaani Kapoor, now faces uncertainty regarding the movie's future. Social media handles of Pakistani celebrities banned in India Instagram accounts of former Jal band member and Mere Humsafar actor Farhan Saeed, Ali Sethi of Pasoori fame, Saba Qamar (Hindi Medium), and Adnan Siddiqui (Mom) are also inaccessible in India. Whenever you try to open their accounts, a message shows up as "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." This message is displayed when users in India try to access the pages of these artists. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
