Ekta Kapoor

Mumbai police registered a case under the POCSO Act, IPC and IT Act concerning scenes from an episode of Gandii Baat which the complaint described as involving minors.

State of the evidence

FIR and investigation notices documented

Attribution

Alleged personal responsibility as producer/former platform executive

Several proceedings targeted Ekta Kapoor over scenes in XXX Season 2, accused of obscenity and an offensive portrayal of the military uniform.

State of the evidence

FIR, judicial decisions and investigation documented

Attribution

Alleged personal responsibility as producer/executive

ALTT was among the platforms blocked by the Indian government during a campaign targeting content deemed obscene or vulgar.

State of the evidence

Government blocking order and public statement documented

Attribution

Former founder/executive; personal responsibility is not automatic

Sanober Baig claimed that Lock Upp copied his concept The Jail; the dispute led to an interim civil ruling and an FIR in Hyderabad naming Ekta Kapoor, among others.

State of the evidence

Complaint, interim civil ruling and FIR documented

Attribution

Alleged responsibility as producer

The His Storyy poster was accused of copying the poster for the film Loev; ALTBalaji withdrew the image and acknowledged an "oversight" by its design team.

State of the evidence

Similarity acknowledged by ALTBalaji and apology documented

Attribution

Corporate and creative responsibility

The Shri Rajput Karni Sena campaigned against the series Jodha Akbar, accusing it of distorting Rajput history; activists notably disrupted an Ekta Kapoor session at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

State of the evidence

Public protests and responses documented

Attribution

Direct creative responsibility

Valmiki organisations challenged dialogue in Shootout at Wadala which they considered offensive; screenings were cancelled in several cities in Punjab.

State of the evidence

Protests, legal notices and apology documented

Attribution

Production responsibility relating to the content

Silk Smitha's brother criticised the producers for using his sister's story without family agreement and portraying her in an obscene manner.

State of the evidence

Legal notice, petition and dismissal documented

Attribution

Responsibility as producer

TOPS Group claimed that Balaji owed it approximately 52 lakh rupees and sent a legal notice.

State of the evidence

Legal notice and public denial documented

Attribution

Disputed corporate responsibility as Balaji executive

The Balaji-produced film prompted several disputes, notably involving Haji Mastan's family, actress Rehana's family and music rights.

State of the evidence

Legal notices and actions relating to the film documented

Attribution

Responsibility as producer

A line in Kyunki… referring to Thakorji prompted gatherings and threats of legal action by Vaishnav groups in Gujarat.

State of the evidence

Protests, legal notice and apology documented

Attribution

Creative and production responsibility

Pulkit Samrat sued Balaji Telefilms over remuneration he claimed had not been paid and contractual restrictions preventing him from working with other producers.

State of the evidence

Bombay High Court proceedings documented

Attribution

Direct institutional responsibility as Balaji executive

A storyline in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in which Tulsi ends Savita's suffering at her request prompted demonstrations outside Balaji House, with opponents arguing that the series normalised euthanasia.

State of the evidence

Broadcast and demonstrations documented

Attribution

Direct creative responsibility as producer