Entertainment
18 OTT Platforms Posting Vulgar And Obscene Content Blocked In India
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under the central government has banned 18 OTT platforms.
Yes, you have read it right! Platforms like Uncut Adda, Dreams Films and Prime Play and many others have been banned for hosting ‘obscene and vulgar’ and even pornographic content despite repeated warnings. This move comes after Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur reiterated the responsibility of these platforms to refrain from promoting obscenity and abuse under the guise of creative expression.
As per information from the PIB, the action, first announced by Thakur on March 12, has resulted in the disabling of 19 websites, 10 apps (seven on Google Play store and three on the App Store), and 57 associated social media accounts in India. This decision was executed under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, following consultations with relevant Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and domain experts in media, entertainment, women’s rights, and child rights.
List of platforms that have been blocked
The OTT platforms that have been blocked are Dreams Films, Voovi, Yessma, Uncut Adda, Tri Flicks, X Prime, Neon X VIP, Besharams, Hunters, Rabbit, Xtramood, Nuefliks, MoodX, Mojflix, Hot Shots VIP, Fugi, Chikooflix, and Prime Play.
Notably, one of the OTT apps had garnered over 1 crore downloads, while two others had more than 50 lakh downloads on the Google Play Store. These platforms extensively utilised social media for promotion, with a cumulative followership of over 32 lakh users across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.
In its statement, the government said a major chunk of the content on the platforms portrayed women in a demeaning manner.
“It depicted nudity and sexual acts in various inappropriate contexts, such as relationships between teachers and students, incestuous family relationships, etc,” the statement said.
“The content included sexual innuendos and, in some instances, prolonged segments of pornographic and sexually explicit scenes devoid of any thematic or societal relevance,” it further said to justify the blocking of the platforms.
The government said one of the OTT apps had more than 1 crore downloads, while two others had over 50 lakh downloads. Moreover, the social media accounts of the OTT platforms had a cumulative followership of over 32 lakh users.
“These OTT platforms extensively utilised social media to disseminate trailers, specific scenes, and external links aimed at attracting audiences to their websites and apps,” the government said.
Keep reading Reelstars for more!
Entertainment
Aishwarya and Aryaan Host India’s very own Desi Crime Podcast
In a nation steeped in ancient tales and modern marvels, a new kind of storytelling has emerged. The Desi Crime Podcast isn’t just a podcast; it’s a portal into the shadowy realm of Indian crime. Two young, inquisitive minds have taken the podcasting world by storm, transforming true crime into a thrilling, addictive experience. With […]
Entertainment
Becoming CarryMinati, The Most-Subscribed Individual YouTuber In Asia
In the bustling city of Faridabad, just outside New Delhi, a 10-year-old boy uploaded his first YouTube video about football tutorials. Little did anyone know that this young creator, Ajey Nagar, would eventually become CarryMinati – Asia’s most-subscribed individual YouTuber with more than 44 million subscribers on his main channel alone. Who knew a high […]
Entertainment
MrBeast Meets BeerBiceps, Ranveer Allahbadia Is Ready To Break The Internet With This Podcast
YouTube phenomenon MrBeast is set to step into the world of Indian podcasting in an upcoming episode with Ranveer Allahbadia AKA BeerBiceps. Excited? We definitely are! This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the growing intersection of Western and Indian digital content creation. Announcing the collab on his X handle yesterday, Ranveer Allahbadia is “Ready […]
-
Food1 week ago
What Is Feastables? MrBeast Is Coming To Mumbai To Launch This Product On November 10
-
Lifestyle2 weeks ago
Diwali Wishes for Social Media: Creative and Heartfelt Posts
-
Biz1 week ago
MrBeast, Logan Paul, KSI, IShowSpeed: YouTube’s Biggest Stars Are Coming to India
-
Food2 weeks ago
Rising Food Bloggers from Andhra Pradesh to Watch Out For
-
Lifestyle2 weeks ago
5 Andhra Pradesh Influencers to Follow on Instagram
-
Beauty2 weeks ago
5 Desi Fashion and Beauty Influencers Making Waves Globally
-
Lifestyle1 week ago
Reshma Kadvath: A Life Dedicated to Creation, Upcycling and Restoring!
-
Food1 week ago
Prime Energy Drinks Are Coming To India; KSI and Logan Paul To Launch The Product