New Delhi: Raghav Chadha Highlights Piracy Issue in Rajya SabhaIn a compelling speech in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha, Member of Parliament, brought attention to the pervasive issue of piracy affecting both the cinema industry and OTT platforms. “Sir, as we all know, piracy is a plague that’s all-pervasive, not just in the cinema industry today, but also in the OTT platform world,” Chadha asserted. He emphasized the severe financial losses incurred due to piracy, stating, “Piracy and unauthorized reproduction of copyright content has led to an annual loss of ₹20,000 crore in the film industry and the OTT industry. There has been a 62% increase in piracy incidents during the pandemic alone.
Raghav Calls for Government Action
Raghav Chadha further urged the government to take stronger measures against piracy. “Through you sir, I’d like to ask the honourable minister if the Government of India is planning to amend the Cinematography Bill or come out with a separate mechanism to deal with the piracy in OTT platforms that is also becoming widespread,” he said. Chadha highlighted the detrimental impact of piracy on artists, noting that “years and years of hard work of artistes goes down the drain.” He called for an institutional mechanism to tackle this issue effectively.
Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Reply to Raghav Chadha
Upon concluding his speech, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the presiding officer, responded with a light-hearted remark, “He knows much about the film industry. Off late, he’s gained experience.” Seated next to Raghav, veteran actor and MP Jaya Bachchan acknowledged his speech. Dhankhar added, “Jaya ji has been diligent ever since she entered that silver screen. It’s because of her that the question has been rationally worded.” When Raghav sought permission to respond, Dhankhar advised, “Never clarify when you get endorsement from a legend.” Jaya smiled in response, indicating her support.
Parineeti Chopra Applauds Husband Raghav Chadha
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who is married to Raghav Chadha, shared a video of his speech on her Instagram Stories. Praising her husband, she wrote, “You’re a star for raising this important issue in Parliament, my love (king emoji).” Parineeti, known for her role in the Netflix India film Amar Singh Chamkila, tied the knot with Raghav last year.
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