A study on ott and censorship in India

In this fast-paced world, each one of us sits in front of electronic gadgets to pass the time. The digital uprising and the handheld devices (Mobile and Tablet) are evolving with impressive features, creating a pleasant andc omfortable environment for watching content. The "Anyone, Anywhere" phenomenon, i.e. facilitated by gadgets technologies. The feature advancement has stimulated the search for a medium that is full of visual experiences, thus leading to the birth of OTT platforms. The Over the Top (OTT) platform significantly impacts the entertainment sectors' innovative drive. This audio-visual platform provides an opportunity to user’s to choose the content which is based on their preferences. One can say Bigflix, launched by Reliance (2008), is India's first OTT platform, comprising feature films, series, T.V. shows, and documentaries. Censorship has to be understood in the broad spectrum. In that case, it defines the suppression of an individual's information, ideas, and artistic expression, whether it's a suppression of private entities, speakers, writers, or artists. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced India's regulatory code for OTT platforms On February 25, 2021. In this study, we will focus on different OTT platforms and the censorship worldwide, determine the possible outcomes and make a few suggestions that can be brought in censorship and media laws.