“House Arrest,” a reality series hosted by Ajaz Khan and streamed on the Ullu OTT platform, recently drew intense criticism for its overtly sexual content.
Clips showing contestants discussing and enacting sexual positions—and, in one instance, removing their underwear on camera—circulated widely on social media, provoking public outrage and calls for official intervention.
Viral Clip Sparks Outrage
In one widely shared excerpt, Khan asks a participant, “Tumne experiment nahi kiya kabhi?” (“You’ve never experimented before?”), before instructing another contestant to demonstrate various sexual positions on screen. Viewers condemned these scenes as vulgar and exploitative, arguing they crossed the line of consent and decency.
Mumbai Police Register FIR
Acting on a complaint lodged by Bajrang Dal activist Gautam Ravriya, Amboli police in Mumbai registered an FIR against:
- Ajaz Khan (host)
- Rajkumar Pandey (producer)
- Additional Ullu Affiliates
They’ve been charged under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act for producing “obscene content” and “outraging the modesty of women.”
Ullu App Pulls The Show
Facing mounting backlash, Ullu removed “House Arrest” from its platform by May 2, 2025. Searches for the series now return a “no results” message, signaling the app’s attempt to contain the controversy
NCW Issues Show-Cause Notice
The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance of the viral clip’s content. On May 2, it issued show-cause notices summoning both Ullu CEO Vibhu Agarwal and Ajaz Khan to appear before the commission by May 9, 2025, to explain how “House Arrest” violated women’s rights and consent norms.
Political & Social Reactions
Maharashtra BJP MLC Chitra Wagh demanded an outright ban on “House Arrest,” labeling it “the epitome of obscenity” and urging the Centre to take action against platforms that “promote vulgarity,” especially harmful to young viewers.
Former MP Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena UBT) questioned why the app itself wasn’t banned despite “explicit” content being readily accessible online.
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With both a police FIR and an NCW notice in place, the future of “House Arrest” remains uncertain. The Mumbai Police probe could lead to formal charges under serious criminal statutes, while the NCW hearing on May 9 may result in recommendations for wider regulatory action against Ullu and its content guidelines.
As audiences and activists continue to push back, the case underscores growing concerns about consent, decency, and platform accountability in India’s booming OTT landscape.
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