MUMBAI: One of the leading producers in the industry, Ekta Kapoor came under radar after Bigg Boss 13 contestant Hindustani Bhau filed a police case against her and mother Shobha Kapoor. The infamous Youtuber raised objection over a scene in one of the episodes from her web series XXX Uncensored Season 2. Though the scene was blurred later and Ekta cleared her intentions, Hindustani Bhau didn't stop targeting her and posted multiple videos on his social media degrading her and her family. But now the latest development has come to light. The Ministry of Defence has now written to Central Board Of Film Certification to ask producers to take a NOC before telecasting content that has the theme around Army.
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The Defence Ministry’s letter which has been marked to the Information and Technology, and the Information and Broadcasting ministries was issued to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on July 27, stating that producers of movies or web series based on Army should take a no-objection certificate (NOC) before telecasting them. The subject suggested, "Depiction Of Indian Army Personnel and Military uniform in a distorted manner in XXX Uncensored (Season 2) web series. Find the letter attached below:
CBFC which functions under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry does not have the mandate to regulate content on video-streaming platforms, and its role is restricted to films that are released in theatres and television satellite channels. Whereas content on OTT platforms is, in fact, not regulated by any specific body. The platforms are still in the process of finalising a self-regulatory code for the content they stream, despite a rift in the industry.
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