House Arrest Row: There is a ruckus over the obscene content of Ajaz Khan’s show ‘House Arrest’. Now the news is that Ullu App has removed its controversial reality show House Arrest after growing opposition to its obscene content and scenes.
OTT platform Ullu App has removed its reality show ‘House Arrest’ after obscene content and heavy opposition. The show hosted by actor Ajaz Khan was subjected to sharp criticism on social media. A viral video of the show shows women being forcibly incited to do obscene acts, which further fueled the controversy.
Fans furious over viral video
On April 29, a short clip of ‘House Arrest’ went viral on social media, in which host Ajaz Khan was allegedly seen forcing female participants to do intimate scenes without their consent. In the video, some contestants were seen uncomfortable and refusing, yet they were given obscene tasks and challenges like taking off their clothes. This clip sparked anger in people on social media.
Ban on the show
Users accused the show of crossing the limits of obscenity and insulting women. Many people also call it unsafe for children, as there is no strict regulation on OTT content. At the same time, cases have also been registered against the makers of the show. According to PTI, Ullu App removed all the episodes of the show from its website and app due to increasing pressure.
At the same time, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has also taken a tough stand. On Friday, the NCW issued summons to the show’s host and actor Ejaz Khan, as well as Ullu App CEO Vibhu Agarwal. The NCW has ordered to appear in this matter on May 9.
House Arrest Row: NCW summons Ejaz Khan and criticizes Ullu app for obscene content in ‘House Arrest’
Stir in the political camp and demand for censorship
The outrage against the show was not limited to social media. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi raised the issue in the parliamentary committee and demanded strict regulations on OTT platforms. Many BJP leaders also condemned the show, calling it against morality.
The controversy deepened when people questioned the bold and obscene content already present on the Ullu app. It is worth noting that in March 2024, the central government blocked 18 OTT platforms for obscene content. Now ‘House Arrest’ has again fueled the debate on censorship and regulation of OTT.
