{"id":365250,"date":"2026-07-12T19:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=365250"},"modified":"2026-07-12T19:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:29:20","slug":"exclusive-akash-makhija-weighs-in-on-ott-censorship-violent-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/exclusive-akash-makhija-weighs-in-on-ott-censorship-violent-content\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Akash Makhija Weighs In On OTT Censorship, Violent Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With OTT platforms often facing criticism over excessive violence and the necessity for stricter censorship, actor Akash Makhija has weighed in on the continuing debate. In an exclusive interview with <strong>Bollywood Bubble<\/strong>, the actor spoke concerning the difference between depicting violence and glorifying it. He argued that certification systems exist already to assist viewers make informed decisions. He also stressed that creators must have the liberty to inform honest stories, provided violent scenes serve the narrative quite than sensationalise it. Akash explained why audiences should judge a show in its entirety as a substitute of isolating individual scenes or moments taken out of context. Scroll right down to read what she said and watch the total interview.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-akash-makhija-reflects-on-ott-censorship-violence-being-shown\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Akash Makhija Reflects On OTT Censorship, Violence Being Shown<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked about OTT censorship and an excessive amount of violence being shown, Akash Makhija said, <em>\u201cBut now there are certifications on each platforms. OTT platforms now have certifications. Our show is certified since it has abusive language, violence, and the whole lot else. Even on the massive screen, movies have had certifications for the longest time. So I believe we have now certifications on each side. Yes, on OTT, you don\u2019t know if, for instance, your father is watching the show and a child might just walk past the TV, sit down, and begin watching. Aap usko kaise rokoge? Woh toh parents ke haath mein hai, I believe.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZkPyVgCgtD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He continued, <em>\u201cBut when makers are creating something and so they need to tell an honest story, then whatever violence or scenes they&#8217;re showing\u2014in the event that they are already telling you upfront that it\u2019s an A-certified show\u2014they\u2019re providing you with that disclaimer already, right? But yes, I believe jo society mein ho raha hai, woh dikhana bhi chahiye. Usko glorify mat karo. Predominant yeh nahi keh raha ki, \u2018Wow, this ought to be like this.\u2019 No, it\u2019s not that. But reality toh dikhani padegi. Jo ho raha hai, woh dikhana chahiye, I feel. In honest storytelling, if it involves violence or scenes which might be required, and so they are usually not glorifying it, then I believe it\u2019s okay to point out them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-akash-makhija-on-how-shows-shouldn-t-glorify-violence\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Akash Makhija On How Shows Shouldn\u2019t Glorify Violence<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actor continued, <em>\u201cLike in our show, there are lots of scenes. For instance, when Babu kills Johnny, they haven\u2019t actually shown him cutting or brutally attacking him on screen. And should you see what happened with Suman, that specific scene was implied quite than explicitly shown. But it surely\u2019s not happening with the child. No, it\u2019s not happening with the child. And that is what I\u2019m saying\u2014every scene has its own boundaries, and nowhere has it been glorified. It was never shown in a way that makes you say, \u2018Wow, Babu killed someone like this.\u2019 It\u2019s absolutely not like that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZhdHBJjUoj\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concluding, he said, <em>\u201cWhen a author or creator writes something and desires the audience to experience the story as an entire, it\u2019s their creative decision what to point out and what not to point out. We are able to\u2019t judge one particular scene in isolation. We now have to have a look at the complete show. The impact they desired to create was to determine that Babu is such a dangerous and inhuman character. Otherwise, how would you convey that? You&#8217;ve got to point out it someway. So, I believe it\u2019s really not about makers wanting to point out violence. They need to point out scenes that provide help to understand the character, and that\u2019s honest storytelling.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Akash Makhija is currently having fun with the success of Raakh and Gram Chikitsalay S2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to\u00a0Bollywood Bubble.<\/p>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>Akankshya Mukherjee is a dynamic and impressive individual poised to make waves within the realm of Media and Communication. With a passion for creativity and a drive to contribute to forward-thinking organizations, Akankshya embodies adaptability and a hunger for learning. 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