Government of India bans Pakistani dramas, songs, and films on OTT platforms : Bollywood News
In the middle of the growing tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has prohibited Pakistani dramas, songs, films and podcasts on all OTT platforms (OTT) and other streaming services operating in the country. The directive, published by the Ministry of Information and Dissemination of Thursday, May 8, 2025, asks these platforms and digital intermediaries to immediately delete all the content from Pakistan.
The government of India prohibits dramas, songs and Pakistani films on OTT platforms
The opinion said: “In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are invited to interrupt web series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made on a model based on subscription or otherwise, Immediate effect. “
In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are invited to interrupt the web series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription-based model or … pic.twitter.com/8yjp6ulneu
– Ani (@ani) May 8, 2025
This ban on Pakistani content arrives in a context of increased tensions between India and Pakistan, in particular following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in Jammu-et-Cachemire, on April 22, 2025. This tragic incident led to the loss of 26 years, including tourists and a local resident, and was largely condemned as a brutal act of terrorism pretended.
In the aftermath of Pahalgam’s attack, there was a palpable increase in national feeling, many calling for strong measures against Pakistan and its support perceived to terrorist activities. This ban on the content of the Pakistani media on OTT platforms can be considered as part of a broader response from the Indian government.
One day earlier, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) had published a statement criticizing Pakistani actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan for having made “anti-indie” comments. In his press release, Aicwa alleged that Mahira Khan called India’s military response as “seriously cowardly” and accused Fawad Khan of “supporting division accounts” instead of condemning terrorism. AICWA said that it maintains a “strict and complete prohibition” on Pakistani artists, filmmakers and financiers to work in India.
Read also: Boycott Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan: Aicwa reacts to Pakistani actors criticizing Operation Sindoor
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