<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{203}" paraid="1158957863" >Ekta Kapoor&nbsp;and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, have broken their silence over the case registered against them under the POCSO act for ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'. They refuted the claims and shared an official statement on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{203}" paraid="1158957863" >ALTBalaji's official Instagram handle shared a statement clarifying that Shobha and Ekta are "not involved in day-to-day" operations of the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{203}" paraid="1158957863" >The official statement read, "With reference to various media reports regarding the web series Gandi Baat, ALT Digital Media Entertainment LTD. (Company) hereby clarifies that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws&nbsp;including the POCSO Act&nbsp;and any reference to engagement of minors by the company is entirely incorrect."</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ccccfca3-7982-4d8c-810f-53c14bb25650}{191}" paraid="461119241" >The statement also mentioned that the mother-daughter duo is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company, and the same is managed by separate teams.&nbsp;<br />
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"It is further clarified that Mrs&nbsp;Shobha Kapoor&nbsp;and Ms Ektaa R Kapoor are not involved in the day to day operations of the company and the same are managed by separate teams, including its content strategy. The company has complete faith in the judiciary and is fully co-operating with the authorities in the investigation. since the matter is sub-judice, the company refrains from commenting in detail," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ccccfca3-7982-4d8c-810f-53c14bb25650}{246}" paraid="1967534928" >The Mumbai Police interrogated producer&nbsp;Ekta Kapoor&nbsp;and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, who were booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly showing inappropriate scenes involving minor girls in an episode of the ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{206}" paraid="187963378" >On Monday, during interrogation, they were asked to appear for questioning again on October 24. Mumbai Police has sought information about the actors working in the series. They will also record the statement of the actors and director of the film, as per Mumbai Police's statement. The police also have asked&nbsp;Ekta Kapoor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Shobha Kapoor&nbsp;to bring some documents related to Alt Balaji.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{206}" paraid="187963378" >Earlier, Mumbai Police registered a case against&nbsp;Ekta Kapoor,&nbsp;Shobha Kapoor, and Alt Balaji company, under the POCSO Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4e23c9d7-5169-423f-bc7b-b4dd214303f2}{206}" paraid="187963378" >The case is related to season 6 of the web series 'Gandi Baat' on the OTT platform 'Alt Balaji'.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d2691c01-6ab3-4902-9588-e1c6c2967679}{126}" paraid="1535848249" >It is written in the complaint that this series, which streamed on 'Alt Balaji' between February 2021 and April 2021, showed obscene scenes of minor girls. However, this controversial episode is not currently streaming on this app.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d2691c01-6ab3-4902-9588-e1c6c2967679}{189}" paraid="649722483" >Meanwhile, Ektaa's drama film <em>Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2</em>&nbsp;was released in theatres on April 19. <em>LSD 2</em>&nbsp;is helmed by Dibakar Banerjee. With a thought-provoking poster, the team confronts the audience with the stark reality of our digitally obsessed society, capturing a couple engaged in both intimate connection and technological detachment simultaneously.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d2691c01-6ab3-4902-9588-e1c6c2967679}{189}" paraid="649722483" ><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, have broken their silence over the case registered against them under the POCSO act for ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'.

Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, have broken their silence over the case registered against them under the POCSO act for ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'. They refuted the claims and shared an official statement on Tuesday. ALTBalaji's official Instagram handle shared a statement clarifying that Shobha and Ekta are "not involved in day-to-day" operations of the company. The official statement read, "With reference to various media reports regarding the web series Gandi Baat, ALT Digital Media Entertainment LTD. (Company) hereby clarifies that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws including the POCSO Act and any reference to engagement of minors by the company is entirely incorrect." The statement also mentioned that the mother-daughter duo is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company, and the same is managed by separate teams. "It is further clarified that Mrs Shobha Kapoor and Ms Ektaa R Kapoor are not involved in the day to day operations of the company and the same are managed by separate teams, including its content strategy. The company has complete faith in the judiciary and is fully co-operating with the authorities in the investigation. since the matter is sub-judice, the company refrains from commenting in detail," the statement added. The Mumbai Police interrogated producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, who were booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly showing inappropriate scenes involving minor girls in an episode of the ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'. On Monday, during interrogation, they were asked to appear for questioning again on October 24. Mumbai Police has sought information about the actors working in the series. They will also record the statement of the actors and director of the film, as per Mumbai Police's statement. The police also have asked Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor to bring some documents related to Alt Balaji. Earlier, Mumbai Police registered a case against Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Alt Balaji company, under the POCSO Act. The case is related to season 6 of the web series 'Gandi Baat' on the OTT platform 'Alt Balaji'. It is written in the complaint that this series, which streamed on 'Alt Balaji' between February 2021 and April 2021, showed obscene scenes of minor girls. However, this controversial episode is not currently streaming on this app. Meanwhile, Ektaa's drama film Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2 was released in theatres on April 19. LSD 2 is helmed by Dibakar Banerjee. With a thought-provoking poster, the team confronts the audience with the stark reality of our digitally obsessed society, capturing a couple engaged in both intimate connection and technological detachment simultaneously. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘Not involved in day-to-day operations’: Ekta Kapoor issues statement on case filed under POCSO Act

<p>Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya.</p>

<p>His family has pleaded with the Indian government to step in and guarantee the safe return of a former Indian journalist who vanished in Kenya months ago. Zulfikar Ahmad Khan served as the Chief Operating Officer of Balaji Telefilms in many other countries, according to a press release made by his family and friends. He hasn't been in touch since the third week of July, when he was in Kenya.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's been almost 80 days now and yet no one has any idea about his whereabouts. Local police in Kenya are clueless. They have been asked by the High Court of the land to produce Zulfi but they have no idea where he is," stated the press release.</p>

<p>The company where Mr. Khan started his career, Star India, later promoted him to Senior Vice-President of Advertising Sales. He oversaw Star India channels like Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Sports, National Geographic, and Channel V.</p>

<p>Separately, reports on Mr. Khan in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/report-billionaire-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-donates-15-million-to-help-provide-affordable-glasses-525143">Kenyan</a> media have hinted that he was a "cyber security expert."</p>

<p>Khan, a former student of St. John's School in Nainital and Hansraj College in New Delhi, is an ardent sportsman, foodie, traveller, climber, and explorer.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya.

Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya. His family has pleaded with the Indian government to step in and guarantee the safe return of a former Indian journalist who vanished in Kenya months ago. Zulfikar Ahmad Khan served as the Chief Operating Officer of Balaji Telefilms in many other countries, according to a press release made by his family and friends. He hasn't been in touch since the third week of July, when he was in Kenya. Also read | Bomb threat on Delhi-bound flight from Moscow turns out to be hoax "It's been almost 80 days now and yet no one has any idea about his whereabouts. Local police in Kenya are clueless. They have been asked by the High Court of the land to produce Zulfi but they have no idea where he is," stated the press release. The company where Mr. Khan started his career, Star India, later promoted him to Senior Vice-President of Advertising Sales. He oversaw Star India channels like Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Sports, National Geographic, and Channel V. Separately, reports on Mr. Khan in the Kenyan media have hinted that he was a "cyber security expert." Khan, a former student of St. John's School in Nainital and Hansraj College in New Delhi, is an ardent sportsman, foodie, traveller, climber, and explorer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures released the teaser of her upcoming film, Laila Majnu with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali coinciding with the date of release of another film Veere Di Wedding today on June 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first poster of the film released yesterday as Imtiaz took to his Instagram page to tease his fans with a new take on the legendary love story.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The teaser revealed shows a couple madly in love, ready to forego everything -- just to have one another in their lives. It is said to be a modern-day re-telling of the classic love story of Laila Majnu -- that has given served as fodder for many romantic tales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the teaser, they also announce the release date of the film -- August 24, 2018. The film will be directed by Sajid Ali with Imtiaz and Ekta bankrolling the project. The cast of the film is yet to be unveiled.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">'Pyaar mein pagal...’ Laila Majnu is exactly that. A new take on the legendary love story by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImtiazAli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImtiazAli</a> and film written and directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SajidAli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SajidAli</a>, here’s presenting the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LailaMajnuTeaser?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LailaMajnuTeaser</a><br />
In Cinemas, 24th August 2018. <a href="https://twitter.com/balajimotionpic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@balajimotionpic</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ektaravikapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ektaravikapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pipreety?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pipreety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RuchikaaKapoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ruchikaakapoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/XTGjyqDBgZ">pic.twitter.com/XTGjyqDBgZ</a></p>
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<p>In a press statement, Imtiaz said, “Laila Majnu is an eternal story of everlasting love. It’s perhaps the most popular love story of all times. For the film, we wanted a fresh approach in all aspects -- a fresh cast, a fresh script and a fresh setting. We had a great experience making the film and can’t wait to showcase it to the world.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Watch the teaser here:&nbsp;</em></p>

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The film is slated to release on August 24

Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures released the teaser of her upcoming film, Laila Majnu with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali coinciding with the date of release of another film Veere Di Wedding today on June 1. The first poster of the film released yesterday as Imtiaz took to his Instagram page to tease his fans with a new take on the legendary love story. Why do some stories live forever? Laila Majnu Teaser out tomorrow... releases 24th August 2018 A post shared by Imtiaz Ali (@imtiazaliofficial) on May 31, 2018 at 7:01am PDT × The teaser revealed shows a couple madly in love, ready to forego everything -- just to have one another in their lives. It is said to be a modern-day re-telling of the classic love story of Laila Majnu -- that has given served as fodder for many romantic tales. In the teaser, they also announce the release date of the film -- August 24, 2018. The film will be directed by Sajid Ali with Imtiaz and Ekta bankrolling the project. The cast of the film is yet to be unveiled. 'Pyaar mein pagal...’ Laila Majnu is exactly that. A new take on the legendary love story by #ImtiazAli and film written and directed by #SajidAli, here’s presenting the #LailaMajnuTeaser In Cinemas, 24th August 2018. @balajimotionpic@ektaravikapoor @pipreety @ruchikaakapoor pic.twitter.com/XTGjyqDBgZ — Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) June 1, 2018 × In a press statement, Imtiaz said, “Laila Majnu is an eternal story of everlasting love. It’s perhaps the most popular love story of all times. For the film, we wanted a fresh approach in all aspects -- a fresh cast, a fresh script and a fresh setting. We had a great experience making the film and can’t wait to showcase it to the world.” Watch the teaser here:

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