Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Ekta Kapoor Disassociates from Banned OTT Platform ALTT
Imagine some TV shows on the internet, called OTT platforms, that showed things they weren't supposed to.
The government noticed and blocked 25 of these platforms because their content broke some rules, like showing too much nudity.
Ekta Kapoor, a big name in entertainment, said she's not involved with one of them, ALTT, since 2021.
She clarified this because of the ban.
Now, the company that runs ALTT is following the rules and operates under the laws, according to Kapoor.
The Indian government banned 25 OTT platforms for streaming inappropriate content.
Ekta Kapoor stated she is no longer associated with ALTT, an OTT platform, since June 2021.
The ban was implemented due to content violations of legal provisions, including sexual explicitness.
Balaji Telefilms, post-amalgamation, operates ALTT and is compliant with applicable laws.
Kapoor's statement aimed to clarify her position and ensure accurate media reporting.
- Who
- Ekta Kapoor, the Indian government, and various OTT platforms like ALTT.
- What
- The Indian government banned 25 OTT platforms for violating content regulations; Ekta Kapoor clarified her disassociation from ALTT.
- When
- The ban was recent; Ekta Kapoor's detachment from ALTT began in June 2021.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The ban was due to the platforms' content violating legal provisions, particularly regarding explicit scenes.
Government
OTT Platforms
Content Regulation
Government
OTT platforms must adhere to content regulations to ensure appropriateness and legality.
OTT Platforms
The platforms should have freedom of content, to entertain the masses and exercise the right to freedom of expression.
- Involved Parties
- Ekta Kapoor, Indian Government, Balaji Telefilms
- OTT Platforms Banned
- 25
- Violation Type
- Indecent Representation of Women Act, IT Act, IPC Section 292
- Ekta Kapoor's disassociation from ALTT
- June 2021