An OTT show titled House Arrest and hosted by Ajaz Khan has been surrounded by some serious controversy. The host and CEO of the OTT show have also been summoned by the National Commission of Women. The show is facing a lot of heat for its explicit content and alleged treatment towards female participants. A viral video from the show is facing a lot of criticism, and the NCW has also issued an official statement on the show. The OTT app Ullu’s CEO has also been summoned. Read here for more.
What Is The House Arrest Controversy?
In a viral video, a clip of Ajaz Khan as the host of the House Arrest show is seen asking the female participants to engage in s*xual acts against their will. The disturbing video and show have led the National Commission of Women to take urgent steps against the former Bigg Boss contestant and show’s host, Ajaz Khan, along with Ullu OTT app’s CEO, Vibhu Agarwal. As per a PTI report, the host was also seen asking uncomfortable questions to the female participants.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has reacted to it and has called the show’s content ‘disturbing’, as per the news reports. NCW also posted an official statement on the show and slammed it and also informed about the action that had been taken against the Ullu App’s show House Arrest. The organisation slammed the show for violating and promoting obscene content. The host and CEO have been summoned on May 9.
As per an India Today report, the makers and host could face strong punishment under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, ff the allegations are proven to be true. As per the news reports, an FIR has been registered too.
This is serious.