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Ekta Kapoor distances herself from Altt after Centre bans OTT app for obscene content
MUMBAI: Ekta Kapoor on Saturday issued a sharp clarification, asserting she has no links with Altt—the OTT platform recently blacklisted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for streaming “obscene and vulgar content.”
The Centre earlier this week banned 25 websites and apps, including Altt, Ullu, Desiflix and Big Shots, citing repeated violations of The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, Section 67 of the IT Act, and Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code. The ministry said the banned platforms hosted content with “sexual innuendos” and “long portions of sexually explicit scenes involving nudity,” crossing the threshold into pornographic territory.
In a detailed statement, Kapoor clarified that although she runs Balaji Telefilms, she has had no role at Altt since June 2021. “Contrary to reports, I am not associated in any capacity whatsoever with Altt I stepped down from any involvement over three years ago,” she stated.
She further added that Altt is now operated by Balaji Telefilms Ltd, following the merger of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd.—earlier its wholly owned subsidiary—approved by the National Company Law Tribunal. The merger officially came into effect on 20 June 2025.
“Balaji Telefilms Ltd, listed on the BSE and NSE, is a professionally managed media company and fully compliant with all applicable laws. It continues to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance,” the statement read.
Kapoor’s comments come amid a media frenzy linking her to the now-banned Altt. “Any insinuation contrary to the above facts is strongly denied. The media is requested to report accurately,” she concluded.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
