Outrage Erupts Over Ullu App ‘House Arrest’ Show: Ajaz Khan, Producer Booked for Forcing Vulgar Acts on Women Contestants

Mumbai Police Charge Actor Ajaz Khan, Producer Rajkumar Pandey Over Viral Ullu App ‘House Arrest’ Reality Show Clip

Mumbai, May 3, 2025 — A firestorm of controversy has erupted around House Arrest, a reality show on the ULLU app, after a disturbing video clip surfaced online depicting female contestants being coerced into sexually suggestive acts. In response to the public uproar, Mumbai Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against actor and host Ajaz Khan and the show’s producer Rajkumar Pandey.

FIR Registered on the ULLU app officials

The FIR, filed on May 2 by the Amboli police, stems from a complaint lodged by activist Gautam Ravriya of the Bajrang Dal. The charges span multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act, and Sections 4, 6, and 7 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. Police described the content as “highly objectionable and offensive,” noting a surge in complaints over the show’s vulgarity and the disturbing manner in which it portrays women.

ULLU app Viral Clip

The controversy ignited after a clip went viral on April 29, 2025, showing Ajaz Khan, a former Bigg Boss contestant, pressuring female participants to describe or mimic sexual positions. One visibly uneasy contestant hesitates as Khan asks, “Tumne experiment nahi kiya kabhi?” (You’ve never experimented?), prompting accusations of sexual coercion under the guise of entertainment. Another portion of the footage allegedly shows contestants being asked to remove their undergarments on camera.

Action by NCW

NCW takes suo moto cognizance of obscene content on Ullu App’s show House Arrest. Viral clips show women being coerced into intimate acts on camera. NCW slams the platform for promoting vulgarity & violating consent. CEO & host summoned on May 9. #WomenDignity #NCWActs #UlluApp

— NCW (@NCWIndia) May 2, 2025

The backlash has been swift and fierce. The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance and issued summons to both Khan and ULLU app CEO Vibhu Agarwal, requiring their appearance before the commission on May 9. In a statement on X, the NCW condemned the show: “Viral clips show women being coerced into intimate acts on camera. NCW slams the ULLU app platform for promoting vulgarity and violating consent.” Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar further asserted, “This kind of vulgar content violates women’s dignity and sets a dangerous precedent in digital media.”

ULLU app removing content

Under pressure, the ULLU app removed House Arrest from its platform on May 2. Searches for the show now return no results, though the platform has remained silent on the matter publicly. Initially launched on April 11, the show marketed itself as an “uncensored” social experiment featuring 12 contestants confined in a luxurious villa and engaging in boundary-pushing tasks. But what was pitched as edgy entertainment quickly turned into a lightning rod for outrage over consent and decency.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Political outrage

On March 14, 2024, the I&B Ministry had blocked 18 OTT platforms, which were found to be streaming obscene and pornographic content.
The 18 Banned OTT Apps
The apps blocked by the government were primarily platforms distributing explicit material. The following 18 apps were…

— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) May 1, 2025

Political leaders from across the aisle have joined the chorus of concern. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi raised the issue on X, questioning why platforms like ULLU app and Alt Balaji evaded the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s March 2024 ban on 18 OTT apps for obscene content. “I raised this in the standing committee, but I’m still awaiting their reply,” she wrote. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, chair of the Standing Committee on Communications and IT, responded firmly: “This will not do @MIB_India — our committee will take action.” Maharashtra BJP MLC Chitra Wagh echoed those demands, labelling the show “the epitome of obscenity” and urging Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to regulate OTT platforms immediately.

Social Media and Public Sentiments

Public sentiment online has been equally scathing. Social media users have decried the ULLU app clip as degrading and harmful to cultural values, with many calling for a nationwide ban on the show and greater accountability for digital content creators. Comparisons have emerged with recent controversies involving stand-up comedian Samay Raina, sparking debates about selective outrage and inconsistent moral standards.

However, not everyone condemned the show. Contestant Gehana Vasisth defended House Arrest in an Instagram video, stating: “I did the show of my own free will and was comfortable throughout. Everyone is an adult and participated willingly.” She also accused critics of hypocrisy, pointing to provocative scenes in mainstream films starring top actresses like Priyanka Chopra and Radhika Apte: “Why the double standards?”

OTT regulation debate

The controversy has reignited national conversations around OTT content regulation. The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, emphasised that obscene digital content poses “an important societal concern” and called for responses from major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the ULLU app in connection with a public interest litigation seeking stricter oversight.

As public debate rages and legal proceedings unfold, the ULLU app House Arrest saga spotlights the precarious balance between artistic freedom and ethical responsibility in India’s evolving digital entertainment sphere. Neither Khan nor Pandey has issued a public response, but all eyes now turn to the upcoming NCW hearing on May 9, where further developments are expected.

Recent Posts

• Vamika Kohli Melts Hearts in Viral Photo with Dad Virat: Internet Showers Love Amid Social Media Buzz
• CBSE Result 2025 Countdown Begins! Official Sources Debunk May 2 Rumours
• Simpsons Clip Resurfaces Amid India-Pakistan Tensions, Ignites Debate Over Satire vs. Prophecy
• E Passport India Revolution: A Game-Changer for Secure and Hassle-Free International Travel
• Waves 2025: From Dupatta to King: Deepika & Mira’s Viral Moment Steals the Spotlight