Maharashtra's Crackdown on Obscene Shows in Theatre

Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister demands an investigation into shows deemed inappropriate, following controversial remarks by Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia. Police in Mumbai and Assam are involved in probing 'India's Got Latent'. Complaints also target Marathi program 'Kandepohe'.

Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has instructed his department to probe shows accused of promoting obscenity and selling tickets without Theater Inspection Board approval. The directive follows contentious comments by Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, in a digital program.

Police forces in Mumbai and Assam are investigating 'India's Got Latent', which recently gained notoriety after Allahbadia's offensive remarks about parents and sex. This issue has prompted swift action from Shelar's office.

In a meeting at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai, Shelar addressed similar complaints regarding the Marathi show 'Kandepohe', and called for immediate investigations into these concerns.