<p>Noted director Vikram Bhatt says that regulating the OTT space is a sensitive issue as problems can arise if sentiments are hurt by a film or a show.</p>.<p>"This has more to do with hurting sentiments than sex or violence. I don't know if there is anything called absolute freedom. If you break the rules, you will pay," he told <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.</p>.<p>His comments come at a time when streaming giant Amazon Prime Video is under fire for its latest show <em>Tandav</em>. The Saif Ali Khan-starrer was released in January and received mixed to negative reviews for the underwhelming execution.<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/tandav-stirs-controversy-but-it-s-not-the-only-one-940503.html" target="_blank"> A few feathers were ruffled </a>because of a scene in which Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub was seen dressed as Lord Mahadev. The sequence was subsequently deleted with Amazon issuing a statement on the matter.<em> </em></p>.<p><em>Mirzapur 2</em> too ran into trouble when an FIR was filed against the makers for hurting 'regional sentiments'.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/will-these-web-series-be-affected-by-the-new-ott-guidelines-955183.html" target="_blank">Will these web series be affected by the new OTT guidelines?</a></strong><br /><br />Union Minister Prakash Javadekar recently announced guidelines for OTT platforms amid the controversies. He said that all streamers need to follow a self-regulation mechanism while setting up a grievance redressal system. He added that all content needs to be categorised based on whether it is appropriate for a specific age group.<br /><br />Vikram, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The <em>Haunted </em>helmer is set to collaborate with mentor Mahesh Bhatt for a film after two decades.<br /> </p>.<p>"He is my guru and has always followed and been aware of whatever I do. We are working together after a long time. When Bhatt saab writes a scene, there is nothing much that I need to do as a filmmaker. In a way, this can spoil us," he added.</p>.<p>He is also awaiting the release of the web series <em>Maaya 4</em>, directed by his daughter Krishna Bhatt. It revolves around the journey of a couple that moves to Mumbai from a small town and is likely to have a few bold scenes. </p>
<p>Noted director Vikram Bhatt says that regulating the OTT space is a sensitive issue as problems can arise if sentiments are hurt by a film or a show.</p>.<p>"This has more to do with hurting sentiments than sex or violence. I don't know if there is anything called absolute freedom. If you break the rules, you will pay," he told <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.</p>.<p>His comments come at a time when streaming giant Amazon Prime Video is under fire for its latest show <em>Tandav</em>. The Saif Ali Khan-starrer was released in January and received mixed to negative reviews for the underwhelming execution.<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/tandav-stirs-controversy-but-it-s-not-the-only-one-940503.html" target="_blank"> A few feathers were ruffled </a>because of a scene in which Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub was seen dressed as Lord Mahadev. The sequence was subsequently deleted with Amazon issuing a statement on the matter.<em> </em></p>.<p><em>Mirzapur 2</em> too ran into trouble when an FIR was filed against the makers for hurting 'regional sentiments'.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/will-these-web-series-be-affected-by-the-new-ott-guidelines-955183.html" target="_blank">Will these web series be affected by the new OTT guidelines?</a></strong><br /><br />Union Minister Prakash Javadekar recently announced guidelines for OTT platforms amid the controversies. He said that all streamers need to follow a self-regulation mechanism while setting up a grievance redressal system. He added that all content needs to be categorised based on whether it is appropriate for a specific age group.<br /><br />Vikram, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The <em>Haunted </em>helmer is set to collaborate with mentor Mahesh Bhatt for a film after two decades.<br /> </p>.<p>"He is my guru and has always followed and been aware of whatever I do. We are working together after a long time. When Bhatt saab writes a scene, there is nothing much that I need to do as a filmmaker. In a way, this can spoil us," he added.</p>.<p>He is also awaiting the release of the web series <em>Maaya 4</em>, directed by his daughter Krishna Bhatt. It revolves around the journey of a couple that moves to Mumbai from a small town and is likely to have a few bold scenes. </p>