As news broke of 25 OTT platforms being blocked for allegedly streaming obscene content, one familiar name among them stirred particular interest—ALTT. But before headlines could settle into controversy, producer Ekta Kapoor stepped in to clarify that she and her mother Shobha Kapoor have had no association with ALTT since June 2021.
In a statement shared by her production house and titled “To whomsoever it may concern,” Kapoor pushed back against media insinuations, asserting that she has not been connected to ALTT in any capacity for the past three years. The statement emphasized that the digital platform is now operated by ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. following a legal restructuring approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), with effect from June 20, 2025.
OTT platforms under scrutiny
The controversy comes amid a sweeping move by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which reportedly blocked 25 OTT apps including Ullu, Desiflix, Boomex, MoodX, and ALTT. As per Times of India, the crackdown follows reports that these platforms were broadcasting material deemed pornographic and violative of Indian laws.
Officials stated that many of these apps streamed content lacking coherent narratives, instead focusing heavily on sexually explicit acts and nudity. Describing such portrayals as “obscene” and “vulgar,” the Ministry flagged them under multiple violations of the Information Technology Act.
Clarification, not complicity
Kapoor’s statement not only refuted any present association with ALTT but also highlighted that Balaji Telefilms Limited, the parent company she heads, remains fully compliant with all legal frameworks. The statement read, “Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance.”
The clarification aims to separate Kapoor’s legacy in digital entertainment from the platform’s current operational direction. It also reflects growing tensions between evolving creative expression on digital platforms and regulatory oversight amid rising concerns around online content standards.
Known for reshaping Indian television and later digital entertainment through bold, often boundary-pushing narratives, Kapoor has long walked the line between popular demand and moral policing.
In a statement shared by her production house and titled “To whomsoever it may concern,” Kapoor pushed back against media insinuations, asserting that she has not been connected to ALTT in any capacity for the past three years. The statement emphasized that the digital platform is now operated by ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd. following a legal restructuring approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), with effect from June 20, 2025.
OTT platforms under scrutiny
The controversy comes amid a sweeping move by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which reportedly blocked 25 OTT apps including Ullu, Desiflix, Boomex, MoodX, and ALTT. As per Times of India, the crackdown follows reports that these platforms were broadcasting material deemed pornographic and violative of Indian laws.
Officials stated that many of these apps streamed content lacking coherent narratives, instead focusing heavily on sexually explicit acts and nudity. Describing such portrayals as “obscene” and “vulgar,” the Ministry flagged them under multiple violations of the Information Technology Act.
Clarification, not complicity
Kapoor’s statement not only refuted any present association with ALTT but also highlighted that Balaji Telefilms Limited, the parent company she heads, remains fully compliant with all legal frameworks. The statement read, “Balaji Telefilms Limited is fully compliant with all applicable laws and continues to operate its business with the highest standards of corporate governance.”
The clarification aims to separate Kapoor’s legacy in digital entertainment from the platform’s current operational direction. It also reflects growing tensions between evolving creative expression on digital platforms and regulatory oversight amid rising concerns around online content standards.
Known for reshaping Indian television and later digital entertainment through bold, often boundary-pushing narratives, Kapoor has long walked the line between popular demand and moral policing.
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