Ekta Kapoor clarifies on ALTT Ban
Ekta Kapoor issued a public statement distancing herself from the ALTT platform after 25 OTT platforms banned by the government for allegedly streaming vulgar and obscene content, . She clarified that neither she nor her mother, Shobha Kapoor, has been associated with ALTT in any capacity since June 2021.
Emphasizing that they have no involvement in the platform’s current management, content, or operations, Kapoor urged media outlets to refrain from linking her name to ALTT’s ongoing controversy. She further explained that ALTT is now operated solely by Balaji Telefilms Ltd., following a formal amalgamation completed in June 2025. Kapoor’s statement aimed to protect her professional reputation and clarify that she bears no responsibility for the content that led to the government’s crackdown.
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Ekta Kapoor’s Official Statement
Ekta Kapoor’s official statement, released after the Indian government banned ALTT for vulgar content, served to clearly disassociate herself and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, from the platform. She explained that they have not been involved with ALTT since June 2021, meaning they had stepped away from all content creation, management, and business decisions related to the OTT platform well before the recent controversy.
Kapoor also pointed out that Balaji Telefilms Ltd.—the parent company she co-founded—formally took over ALTT’s operations in June 2025 through an internal merger. This clarification was important to underline that any content leading to the ban was published after her exit and under different leadership.
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25 OTT platforms banned by Govt over ‘Obscene’ Content
On July 25, 2025, the Government of India banned 25 OTT platforms—including ALTT (formerly ALTBalaji) and Ullu—citing that they were distributing “obscene, vulgar, and pornographic content”, thereby violating provisions under the IT Act, Indian Penal Code, and Indecent Representation of Women Act
The government cited violations under:
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The Information Technology Act
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The Indian Penal Code
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The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act
