Ekta Kapoor may go to jail, Hindustani Bhau filed an FIR against the producer for this reason

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Ekta Kapoor, a well-known television and film producer, is facing legal trouble again as social media personality Hindustani Bhau has accused her show on the OTT platform Alt Balaji of disrespecting Indian soldiers

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Hindustani Bhau, whose real name is Vikas Pathak, filed a complaint in 2020, alleging that a show on Kapoor's platform depicted a military officer engaging in inappropriate behavior while in uniform, which he considers an insult to the Indian Army

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The Bandra Magistrate Court has instructed the Mumbai Police to investigate Hindustani Bhau's complaint and submit a report by May 9, as per Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

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Ekta Kapoor and her Alt Balaji team have not yet publicly responded to the court's directive or the allegations made against them

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This legal issue is not new for Kapoor, as she has faced previous controversies regarding the content on her streaming platform, including a 2024 FIR filed by Jabalpur BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey over a different show

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Hindustani Bhau gained fame through his YouTube videos, often recorded from his vehicle and characterized by the use of strong language, which has both fueled his popularity and sparked controversies

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Bhau also participated in the 2019 season of the reality TV show Bigg Boss and was arrested in May 2021 for protesting against student exams during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The current legal proceedings are an extension of the ongoing challenges Kapoor faces regarding the content on her platform, highlighting the scrutiny and backlash from certain segments of the public and political figures