Post Ranveer Allabia dispute, does OTT or digital materials also need sensorship or rules in India? Etimes discusses with internal sources of the industry! , Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Ranveer Allahbadia When he appeared, the parents have been in the news for their question for a contestant on sex. Samay RainaShow ‘India became latentThis led to a lot of response on social media and FIRs were also filed against Ranveer, Samay, Apoorva Mukhuha And Ashish Chanchalani who appeared in the show. This type of publicity surprises people whether OTT and content or any digital platform on YouTube need any regulation or censorship on YouTube, even like cinema in theaters? Perhaps it requires self-concert according to internal sources, but it is being discussed here whether the medium is now exploiting due to its creative freedom!

Does OTT require censorship and regulation?

When it comes to censorship of films in theaters, there are some strict rules. However, the OTT space provides more creative freedom in that sense and so many filmmakers now like to go or make a series for their films in an OTT manner. However, does this medium require censorship? Nitin Fast AhujaCEO of the producer Guild of India says, “Streaming/OTT content in India is powered by a very strong and wide set of rules and code of conduct, as is detailed in information technology (intermediary guidelines and digital media morality code). There is no need for additional regulation.”
Pahalaj Nihalini said, “Look at the policy that the government has carried forward, that self-regulation should be brought for OTT, but I don’t think self-regulation will come. The parliamentary committee is sitting on it and they are going to change the law. Oats are a different situation and the satellite is a different situation. On the TV or on another source or whatever, both things.”

Business expert Girish Wankhede says, “In a world that thrives on the diversity of innovation and idea, it is necessary to prioritize artistic freedom on sensorship. It gives the creators the right to communicate their views without the obstacles of external rules, promoting a rich cultural landscape that depicts unique experiences and attitudes of society.
However, with this freedom it is the responsibility of ensuring that weak audiences, especially minors, are protected from potential harmful materials. Various media platforms, including YouTube and OTT services, require a balanced approach that respects artistic expression while protecting the good of the young audience. ,
Actor Tanuj Virwani says, “You know, I think when we go to the theater, the rules applicable for films should also apply on OTT Space. And I am not saying that what has happened is the right way to go about things, because I think the response is really, I do not think that I think the punishment fits into a crime.
He said, “But I also feel that it needs, as they should now be forgiven and hopefully they will learn from mistakes and do not repeat it again. But I definitely think as a whole, as a community, as an industry, we need to see ourselves and we are very accountable for the kind of material that we are putting there.

Requirement of uniformity

Nihalini says, “There are many platforms within public places like bus, train, everywhere, airports, everywhere, all channels. So it is a public exhibition, which you say. So it means that regulation is to come? Surely, and the government is working on TV as a self-regulation.
He further says, “Then why not a uniform level? It should be at the same level whether it is needed or whether it does not need it. But the government is receiving a lot of complaints and people are going to court that they are stopping to show such vulgarity and vulgarity and sexual content. Not only in OTT, but also on social media.”

Self-concert is the key

Saba Azad feels that if not more often, they are very important their own compass of their moral compass, when it comes to material – either on OTT or on social media. She says, “It is very important to have your own internal compass. As you have an audience, you should be responsible for what you put. Speak responsibly. Saying that, self-sensorship can also be panicked, scared.
Virwani says, “I definitely feel with great power, there is also a need to come there. I am someone who is grateful to amazing occasions that OTT space and various platforms have provided me in their search to do good work as an actor.
He also says, “We also need to be accountable and responsible that we do not push things far away. At the end of the day, you want to make good, clean entertainment that can see their family. And whatever reason, if you are making a little adult -oriented entertainment, it will require some parameters and it will include age restrictions for this.”
Wankhende said, “In addition, the responsibility of material moderation should not be fully relaxed on regulatory bodies or government institutions. Instead, platforms like YouTube and OTT services should adopt an active stance in the direction of self-regulation. Transparent policies are also included in self-regulation which lies the modifications and procedures for materials.”

Parents require guidance

Actor Dibedu Bhattacharya feels that more than censorship, what is necessary is the guidance of parents. He says, “The censorship is that some people decide whether it is wrong or it is right, or something like that. Because I think the parents may be better guided. I think anything should be regulated in that way. The censorship should have been like this from the beginning.” He said, “Because OTT is like fresh air in the entertainment industry. Because there are many things you wanted to see, but you were not able to do it after censorship. And the problem of censorship is that when you start thinking about the censorship, I will not be able to make it. How will you reach the audience?
However, he says about the flip side, adding, “Saying that, humor can be made in a lot of ways. To make humor, there is no need to go below the belt. Because there are jokes of the bedroom. You keep it in your bedroom, if you like such jokes. It is not necessary to tell. It is not necessary to tell people. Something should be made with the intention of committing violence. “This is a wrong approach if people think ‘I have to show sex in this show. I have to show gore in this show. I have to show violence. “First, think of a story.
“In addition,” sticker law “or age-painting system can serve as an effective self-regulatory remedy in various platforms. Similar to movie ratings, these systems can provide a clear indication of material for various age groups, helping parents and parents to make informed decisions.”