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NCW Responds to Ranveer Allahbadia, Urges Action Against Obscene Content

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1 year ago

February 11, 2025

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is demanding swift regulation of explicit content on social media and streaming services. This call to action follows the uproar over comments made by YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia during the show “India’s Got Latent.”Vijaya Rahatkar, the NCW Chairperson, has reached out to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, urging the implementation of stringent censorship and content moderation measures in response to Allahbadia’s remarks.

The Commission pointed out that Allahbadia’s statements, along with similar content online, breach several legal statutes, including:

– Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act
– Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
– Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
– Information Technology (IT) Act

In its statement, the NCW emphasized that such content fosters harmful stereotypes and threatens the dignity and safety of women and minors. The Commission is urging the Ministry to establish explicit guidelines to prevent platforms from hosting inappropriate material, requesting updates on the steps taken in this regard.

The controversy gained momentum when Allahbadia posed an inappropriate question to a contestant on comedian Samay Raina’s show: “Would you rather watch your parents… or join in once and stop it forever?” This remark quickly went viral, leading to widespread criticism on social media.

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Many condemned Allahbadia for his choice of words, while others demanded stricter regulations on digital content. Complaints were filed with the Mumbai Commissioner and the Maharashtra Women’s Commission, citing the show’s offensive language and derogatory commentary about women. Social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the producers of “India’s Got Latent” were also mentioned in these complaints.

In response to the backlash, Allahbadia released a one-minute apology video on X, acknowledging his mistake.

“I shouldn’t have said what I said on India’s Got Latent. I’m sorry,” he stated, admitting that his comments were both inappropriate and unfunny. He further reflected on his lapse in judgment, saying, “Comedy is not my forte. It wasn’t cool on my part.”

Allahbadia also addressed his influence on young viewers, taking responsibility for his words. “I don’t want to be the kind of person who takes that responsibility lightly. Family is the last thing I would ever disrespect.” Additionally, he urged the show’s producers to edit out the insensitive segments of the episode, asking, “I hope you can forgive me as a human being.”

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‘Picture’Release Postponed; New Song Released

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12 hours ago

July 18, 2026

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Mangaluru: The much-awaited Coastalwood film Picture will now release on August 7, instead of the earlier announced July 24.

Produced by Golden Star Ganesh and Shilpa Ganesh under the Golden Movies banner, the film has been made in Tulu and Kannada.

The makers have also released a new celebration song titled ‘Ajjerejjare’ in Tulu and ‘Suvvi Suvvali’ in Kannada. The lyrics are by Sandeep Bedra, while V. Harikrishna has lent his voice to the song.

Directed by Sandeep Bedra, Picture stars Nithya Prakash Bantwal and Amrutha Sudu in lead roles. The film is also the first Tulu movie to be shot in Kashmir.

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Achyutha Avatharam Released in Kannada

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17 hours ago

July 18, 2026

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Mangaluru: The Malayalam film “Achyutha Avatharam”, directed by Kannada writer and producer Puneeth, has now been released in Kannada.

The film is produced under the Rayra Ventures banner by Ramesh C., Rudramurthy, and Rakesh R. It presents a Cyber Crime thriller that connects a traditional village setting with the modern digital world.

The premiere show was held at Bharath Mall, Mangaluru, on July 17. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the guests.

Producer Prakash Pandeshwar wished the team success. He said it was a happy moment to see the film dubbed and released in five languages. He appealed to the audience to watch the movie, support the team, and share their opinions.

Actress Chandrakala Kadike said this was her first film in another language. She expressed happiness that the movie has now been released in Kannada. She added that although she did not know Malayalam, the entire team helped her learn the language and perform confidently.

Actor Timmappa Kulal said he has a special connection with the Malayalam film industry. He shared that he was selected for this film after his performance in another Malayalam movie. He thanked the filmmakers for giving him the opportunity and wished the film great success. He also said audience support for producers gives strength to the entire film industry.

Viewers appreciated the film after the screening. They described it as a different kind of thriller with a strong storyline. They said the movie highlights cyber fraud, the misuse of mobile phones, and delivers a meaningful message to young people.

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Supreme Court Dismisses plea against Mannat Renovation

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4 days ago

July 15, 2026

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the renovation of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan’s residence, Mannat, in Mumbai.

A Mumbai resident had filed the petition alleging that the renovation project did not have all the required statutory and environmental clearances.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s senior advocate, Shoaib Alam, argued that the project required approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also claimed that projects costing more than Rs.5 crore must obtain such approval.

The Supreme Court questioned the intention behind the petition. Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that Mannat is a private residence and its owners are free to renovate or modify their home if they follow the law.

The petitioner’s lawyer also requested that the matter be sent back to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for reconsideration. However, the Supreme Court rejected the request.

The court also clarified that its decision was not influenced by Shah Rukh Khan’s popularity or celebrity status.

Earlier, the National Green Tribunal had dismissed a similar petition. It ruled that the project complied with environmental rules and that all necessary approvals had been granted.

The dispute began in March 2025 when social activist Santosh Daundkar approached the NGT. He challenged the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance issued by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority on January 3.

The petition also alleged that environmental rules were not properly followed during the approval process. However, those associated with the project maintained that all required permissions had been obtained.

The controversy arose after Gauri Khan proposed adding two more floors to the existing six-storey building at Mannat. With the Supreme Court dismissing the plea, the legal challenge to the renovation has come to an end.