Ekta Kapoor deletes controversial scene from XXX2 post FIR

Producer Ekta Kapoor, who has been booked on the charges of spreading obscenity in her web show "Triple X" season 2, said the team has deleted the scene in question but the bullying and rape threats by social media trolls are in bad taste.

Shivani Arora
Published on: 7 Jun 2020 7:09 AM GMT
Ekta Kapoor deletes controversial scene from XXX2 post FIR
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Ekta Kapoor on XXX2 row: Deletes Controversial scene post FIR

Television Czarina Ekta Kapoor, who has been booked on the charges of spreading obscenity in her web show "Triple X" season 2, said the team has deleted the scene in question but the bullying and rape threats by social media trolls are in bad taste.

FIR against Ekta Kapoor:

An FIR has been registered against Kapoor and two others in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. On charges of obscenity, hurting religious feelings, and improper use of national emblems in the second season of "Triple X", police said on Saturday.

The FIR also mentions a particular scene which allegedly portrays the Indian Army's uniform in a highly objectionable way, an officer said.

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Kapoor, the founder of ALTBalaji, which is owned by her production house, Balaji Telefilms, said their organisation is "deeply respectful" of the Indian Army and apologised for hurting any sentiments unintentionally.

"As an individual and as an organisation we are deeply respectful towards Indian Army. Their contribution to our well being and security is immense. We have already deleted the scene that is being spoken about, so action has been taken from our side.

"We fully apologise for any sentiment that is hurt unintentionally. What we don't appreciate is the bullying and the rape threats by the trolls",said Ekta,referring to the massive cyber bullying she has witnessed after the controversy burgeoned over the past few days.

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She came into limelight when YouTuber Vikas Pathak, popular as Hindustani Bhau filed a police complaint against show producers Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor. In addition, for a controversial scene in 'Triple X-2' web series. This landed the makers in a spot and hashtag #ALTBalaji_Insults_Army started trending on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/RealKingbhau/status/1267378363683033093

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Shivani Arora

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