On February 24, 2025, Bollywood icon Anupam Kher took to social media to address an unexpected issue: his account on X (formerly Twitter) was temporarily locked due to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice. Kher, a respected figure in the entertainment industry, has been an active user on the platform since 2007 and is known for his strict adherence to social media guidelines.
Kher’s tweet to Elon Musk, the owner of X, expressed his surprise and confusion over the account lock. He emphasized his long-standing commitment to following copyright rules and requested clarification on which specific post had violated the platform’s guidelines. His message read, “Dear X! Even though my account has been restored I was surprised to see it locked. I have been on this platform since September 2007. Have always been mindful of rules of #X (formerly Twitter). Or for that matter any social media copyright rules. So found it a little absurd. Would love to know