Raghav Chadha on piracy

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha recently addressed the issue of film piracy in a Rajya Sabha session, highlighting its significant impact on the entertainment industry, which suffers an annual loss of ₹20,000 crore. He noted a 62% surge in online piracy during the pandemic and criticized the existing Cinematographic Amendment Bill for lacking a dedicated mechanism to combat digital piracy on OTT platforms. Chadha urged the government to introduce comprehensive legislation to tackle this pressing issue. His remarks received both support and trolling on social media, with some netizens suggesting his wife, actress Parineeti Chopra, influenced his stance. Parineeti praised him publicly, calling him a 'star' for raising awareness on such an important topic. The couple, who married in September 2023, continue to balance their careers in politics and entertainment.