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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ektaa Kapoor Issues Statement After Government Bans ALTT For Vulgar Content: "Not Associated In Any Capacity"
New Delhi: Ektaa Kapoor has issued a clarification regarding the recent government ban on ALTT and 24 other OTT apps for streaming "obscene and vulgar content". In a statement, Ektaa claimed that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, aren't "associated in any capacity with ALTT." She further emphasised that they both stepped down from their association with the platform back in June 2021. Ektaa Kapoor shared the statement on X (formerly Twitter), which read, "Balaji Telefilms Limited, listed on the BSE and NSE, is a professionally run media organization and following the recent amalgamation of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. (previously its wholly owned subsidiary) duly approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, it operates ALTT wef June 20, 2025." The statement continued, "Media reports have been in circulation about ALTT being disabled by the authorities, however, contrary to such reports, Ms. Ektaa 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." "Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant of all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance," concluded the statement. To Whomsoever It May Concern — Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) July 25, 2025 Twenty-five OTT services, including Ullu, ALTT and Desiflix, have had their websites and applications blocked by the government due to offensive, vulgar and occasionally sexual content. According to officials, the following apps were found to violate various laws: 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. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting consulted with the Ministries of Home, Women and Child Development, Electronics, Information Technology and Law, as well as industry associations FICCI and CII, and specialists in the fields of women's and children's rights before taking the decision. In accordance with the Information Technology Act of 2000 and the IT Rules of 2021, notifications have been sent to several intermediaries to ensure that access to the relevant websites and applications is blocked.
India.com
3 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.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ekta Kapoor Issues Clarification After ALTT Named Among 25 OTT Platforms Banned For Vulgar Content: ‘Not Associated In Any Capacity'
New Delhi: Ekta Kapoor has issued a statement after the government banned 25 OTT platforms for streaming "obscene and vulgar content." Taking to Instagram, Ekta Kapoor clarified that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, are 'not associated in any capacity with ALTT.' She further added that they 'stepped down from their association with ALTT way back in June 2021.' The official statement read: 'Balaji Telefilms Limited, listed on the BSE and NSE, is a professionally run media organization. Following the recent amalgamation of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. (previously its wholly owned subsidiary), duly approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, it operates ALTT w.e.f. June 20, 2025.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) It continued: '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 the media is requested to report the accurate facts.' The statement concluded with: 'Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance.' Ekta captioned her Instagram post: 'To whomsoever it may concern.' Which OTT platforms were banned? The government has ordered a ban on the websites and apps of 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix, for allegedly streaming obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content. According to officials, the platforms identified for violating various laws include: 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.
Indian Express
3 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.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ektaa Kapoor denies association with ALTT amid ban for vulgar content
Ektaa Kapoor released a statement following the government's ban on ALTT, ULLU, and 23 other OTT apps for obscene content. In her lengthy note, she clarified on Instagram that neither she nor her mother, Shobha Kapoor, has any ties with ALTT, stating that they had ended their association with the platform back in June shared the statement on Instagram that read, 'Balaji Telefilms Limited, listed on the BSE and NSE, is a professionally run media organisation and following the recent amalgamation of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. (previously its wholly owned subsidiary) duly approved by the Hon'ble NCLT, it operates ALTT wef June 20, 2025 (sic).'advertisementRead the statement here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by EktaaRkapoor (@ektarkapoor) The TV czarina also clarified that neither she nor her mother, Shobha, is connected with ALTT. "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 stepped down from their association with ALTT way back in June 2021. Any insinuation contrary to the above facts is strongly denied, and the media is requested to report the accurate facts (sic).""Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance (sic)," she to official sources, the decision was taken after these platforms were found to be hosting and distributing content described by authorities as 'soft porn', which violated the country's IT Rules and existing obscenity Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) acted on multiple complaints and reports indicating that the apps were allegedly circulating adult content under the guise of "erotic web series" without adequate content ban is aimed at curbing the easy availability of pornographic material, particularly to minors, and to ensure that digital content remains within the bounds of decency and the law.- Ends
