"Pondering the Impact: Women's Discussion on Potential Exposure of Rated Content to Children on ULLU Platform"
Delhi Drums Up Regulatory Action Against Controversial OTT Platform
Dive into the recent ruckus surrounding ULLU App, an OTT platform, that's caught the attention of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and other authorities, for allegedly pushing boundaries with its explicit content.
In a brash hearing, the NCW put the management of ULLU App, headed by CEO Avinash Dugar and Head of Operations Priyanka Chaurasia, under the spotlight. The commission accused their latest series, "House Arrest," of glorifying incest, promoting the objectification of women, and dabbling in soft pornography.
Vijaya Rahatkar, the NCW chairperson, threw down the gauntlet, asserting
She further questioned the management's justification of producing such content based on audience demand.
The NCW's concern doesn't stop at "House Arrest." They've called out the platform's overall content profile as harmful, with particular emphasis on its potential impact on young viewers, due to their repeated exposure to sexually exploitative material.
Worth noting is the absence of Ajaz Khan, the actor and host of the program, during the hearing. The NCW responded to this slight with a second notice, which will now be served through the police authorities.
The NCW has requested ULLU to produce a detailed report on the societal implications of their content and propose steps to clamp down on the proliferation of exploitative material.
Moving on, the Mumbai police have already filed a case against Ajaz Khan and Rajkumar Pandey for allegedly explicit content in "House Arrest." The series has been taken off the ULLU App.
On a broader front, politicians like Nishikant Dubey and Priyanka Chaturvedi have stepped up, calling for stricter regulations on such content. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to OTT platforms, including ULLU Digital, emphasizing their responsibility to control obscene content.
As the regulatory environment tightens, it seems the cat-and-mouse game between content providers and censors will continue, with this incident serving as a stark reminder about the fine line between entertainment and exploitation.
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(Enrichment Data: The current status of regulatory action against the ULLU App, particularly concerning its show "House Arrest," is as follows:
- NCW Action: The NCW has issued a notice to the CEO of ULLU App and host Ajaz Khan, requiring them to appear before the commission. The NCW condemned the show for allegedly promoting sexual coercion and degrading the portrayal of women.*
- Police Action: Mumbai police have filed a case against Ajaz Khan and Rajkumar Pandey for alleged obscene content in "House Arrest." The show has been removed from the ULLU App.*
- Political Reaction: Politicians like Nishikant Dubey and Priyanka Chaturvedi have called for action against such content, highlighting the need for stricter regulations.*
- Supreme Court Notice: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to OTT platforms, including ULLU Digital, highlighting the responsibility of these platforms to control obscene content.)*
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed concern about the overall content profile of the ULLU App, stating that its explicit content, such as that seen in the series "House Arrest," has a harmful impact, particularly on young viewers.
- In addition to the NCW's action, Mumbai police have filed a case against Ajaz Khan and Rajkumar Pandey for alleged obscene content in "House Arrest," and the series has been removed from the ULLU App.
- Politicians like Nishikant Dubey and Priyanka Chaturvedi have called for stricter regulations on such content, with the Supreme Court issuing a notice to OTT platforms, including ULLU Digital, emphasizing their responsibility to control obscene content.
- The NCW has requested ULLU to produce a detailed report on the societal implications of their content and propose steps to clamp down on the proliferation of exploitative material.
- Vijaya Rahatkar, the NCW chairperson, argued that the impact of such content should not be measured by the rise in followers or monetary profits, and questioned the management's justification of producing such content based on audience demand.
