Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

New Season Of AIB Show Cancelled By Hotstar After #MeToo Allegations

Darpan News Desk IANS, 08 Oct, 2018 03:33 PM
  • New Season Of AIB Show Cancelled By Hotstar After #MeToo Allegations

Video streaming service Hotstar announced Monday it was cancelling the production of third season of 'On Air with AIB' in light of the allegations of misconduct against one of the members of the comedy group.

 

In a statement, Star India's streaming platform Hotstar said it "will not stand by anything" that compromises the respect or safety of women.

 

"In light of recent events involving AIB, we are cancelling the production of On Air with AIB Season 3, with immediate effect," the statement said.

 

"We are deeply concerned by these developments, which run contrary to our values as a responsible platform, and will not stand by anything that compromises the respect or safety of women," it said.

 

The comedy group announced on Monday that two of its founding members Tanmay Bhat and Gursimran Khamba were stepping away from the organisation.

 

While Tanmay Bhat has come under attack for his inaction in the complaints against writer-comedian Utsav Chakraborty, Khamba has been directly accused of misconduct.

 

AIB in a statement said Mr Bhat will not be involved with the day-to-day functioning of the company.

 

The company has placed Khamba on a temporary leave of absence "until we have more clarity on the matter".

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Taimur Ali Khan Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With Kareena Kapoor Khan's Family, Steals The Limelight

Taimur Ali Khan Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With Kareena Kapoor Khan's Family, Steals The Limelight
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Bollywood are in full swing. Joining the celebration is Chote Nawab Taimur Ali Khan who was seen at Rima Jain’s house along with his mother Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Taimur Ali Khan Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With Kareena Kapoor Khan's Family, Steals The Limelight

On Abhishek Bachchan's Smoking Scene In Manmarziyaan, Anurag Says 'We Were Guided By Sikhs'

On Abhishek Bachchan's Smoking Scene In Manmarziyaan, Anurag Says 'We Were Guided By Sikhs'
Anurag Kashyap directorial Manmarziyaan might be enjoying its share of praise, but the film seems to also have left a Sikh group upset over certain smoking sequences. 

On Abhishek Bachchan's Smoking Scene In Manmarziyaan, Anurag Says 'We Were Guided By Sikhs'

Important For Women To Become Financially Independent: Twinkle Khanna

Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, who has been vocal about several social issues especially those related to gender equality, believes that the best way for a woman to empower herself is through financial independence.

Important For Women To Become Financially Independent: Twinkle Khanna

Love For Family Connects Priyanka, Nick

Love for family and faith was the connect that pulled Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas towards each other, says the American singer, who got engaged to the Indian actress in July.

Love For Family Connects Priyanka, Nick

Priyanka Chopra's Assamese Film To Release On October 26

Jahnu Barua directorial "Bhoga Khirikee", the first Assamese movie to be produced by Priyanka Chopra's banner, will release on October 26.

Priyanka Chopra's Assamese Film To Release On October 26

Watch: Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra And Badshah Let Their Hair Down In 'Bhare Bazaar'

Watch: Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra And Badshah Let Their Hair Down In 'Bhare Bazaar'
Rapper Badshah, who was busy with his album "ONE" (Original Never Ends), says that he "dropped everything" to do a song for Arjun Kapoor's film.

Watch: Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra And Badshah Let Their Hair Down In 'Bhare Bazaar'