Ekta Kapoor is once again in legal trouble, this time due to a complaint lodged by Hindustani Bhau, a former Bigg Boss contestant and social media personality. The complaint involves one of the shows on her OTT platform, Alt Balaji, which Bhau claims disrespects Indian soldiers. A local court has instructed the Mumbai Police to investigate the matter. This case dates back to 2020, when Bhau filed his initial complaint, also naming Alt Balaji, and Ekta’s parents, Shobha Kapoor and Jeetendra.
The complaint specifically targets a sequence in one of Alt Balaji’s shows, which Bhau alleges portrays an Indian military officer in a compromising situation. According to Bhau, the officer is shown engaged in an “illicit sexual act” while wearing his uniform. Bhau expressed his outrage, accusing the accused of tarnishing the dignity of the Indian Army. He argued that depicting the national emblem on the uniform in such a context was disrespectful to the country. In his complaint, Bhau stated that the show had “stooped to a cheap low” and had “shamelessly targeted the dignity and pride of our country.”
As per reports, the Bandra magistrate court has asked the Mumbai Police to investigate the complaint filed by Bhau in 2020. The court has given the authorities time to submit a report by May 9, under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. This development has brought the issue back into the public eye, and the police are now tasked with determining whether any laws were violated in the portrayal of the military officer on the show.
Neither Ekta Kapoor nor the Alt Balaji team have issued a statement in response to the court’s directive yet. This legal issue is not the first time Kapoor has found herself in hot water. In 2024, an FIR was filed against her after BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey from Jabalpur accused her of showing “bold content involving children” in one of her web shows, Gandii Baat. Pandey criticized the show for its explicit nature and the involvement of underage characters, further intensifying the controversy surrounding Kapoor’s work.
Ekta Kapoor, widely recognized as the “Czarina of Television,” has been a significant figure in the Indian entertainment industry. Known for producing numerous popular TV shows, she has earned a reputation as one of the most influential producers in the industry. Her shows have often pushed boundaries, but they have also attracted criticism for their bold and controversial content. Despite this, Kapoor remains a prominent and beloved figure in the television world, with a large fanbase and a successful career. For now, Ekta Kapoor’s legal battles continue, with her reputation at stake.