The recent calls for a ban on Ekta Kapoor’s Alt Balaji have gained attention after allegations of explicit content were raised against its show ‘Gandi Baat’. The series, infamous for some of the most brazen themes, now faces accusations of scenes that included minors.
A POCSO case was filed, and this created a full-blown row across India, urging the need for more stringent regulation around OTT platforms. As the demand to functionally ban the entire operation of Ekta Kapoor’s Alt Balaji is becoming louder, it is now being criticized for its social value.
Calls for ban on Ekta Kapoor’s Alt Balaji: But why?
It is against Indian culture, according to critics at the cultural level. Due to its contents, cultural critics are demanding a ban on Ekta Kapoor’s Alt Balaji. ‘Gandi Baat is accused of degradation of social values, objectification of women, and such depictions of the family structure that can be ultimately harmful. Alt Balaji faces a ban as the calls have increased with critics concerned about how this could do much harm to younger audiences.
The debate over whether a ban would be the right step has intensified following the Alt Balaji case owned by Ekta Kapoor. The scenes with minors and sexualized content raise serious legal concerns. Alt Balaji would face very severe legal consequences if it is proven guilty. This case may set a precedent in the management of such sensitive content by OTT platforms and further fuel discussions on censorship and responsibility.
This has brought OTT platforms to further scrutiny and further allowed people to call for stricture guidelines for the protection of cultural values and minors. It has once again reignited debate on the issue of regulation or non-regulation of OTT content similar to traditional media, with more people supporting tighter control over explicit content, mainly if there are minors involved.
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