Amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has banned Pakistani dramas, songs, movies, and podcasts on all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and other streaming services operating throughout the country. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, instructs these platforms and digital intermediaries to instantly remove all content originating from Pakistan.
Government of India bans Pakistani dramas, songs, and movies on OTT platforms
The advisory stated, “Within the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, movies, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect.”
Within the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, movies, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or… pic.twitter.com/8yjP6ULNEU
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
This ban on Pakistani content arrives against a backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. This tragic incident resulted within the lack of 26 lives, including tourists and an area resident, and has been widely condemned as a brutal act of terrorism with alleged cross-border linkages.
Within the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, there was a palpable increase in national sentiment, with many calling for strong motion against Pakistan and its perceived support for terrorist activities. This ban on Pakistani media content on OTT platforms may be seen as a part of a broader response from the Indian government.
A day earlier, the All Indian Cine Employees Association (AICWA) had issued an announcement criticising Pakistani actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan for making “anti-India” comments. In its press release, AICWA alleged that Mahira Khan referred to India’s military response as “seriously cowardly” and accused Fawad Khan of “supporting divisive narratives” as an alternative of condemning terrorism. AICWA stated that it maintains a “strict and complete ban” on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers from working in India.
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