Anupam Kher’s X account locked over copyright issue; seeks clarity from Elon Musk after restoration

X (formerly Twitter) unexpectedly locked veteran actor Anupam Kher’s account, stunning him despite his long-standing adherence to platform guidelines. The 69-year-old actor, an active user since 2007. He expressed his surprise and asked X owner Elon Musk for clarity after regaining access.

Anupam Kher on his DMCA strike

Kher shared a screenshot of the notification on the platform. Revealing that X locked his account due to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaint. The message explained: “Your account has been locked because X received a compliant Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice. For content posted to your X account.” The message further clarified that copyright owners could report alleged infringements, and upon receiving a valid notice, X would remove the identified material.

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.… pic.twitter.com/tNmhc30vtP

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 24, 2025

Even after regaining access to his account, Kher remained puzzled by the situation. In a public post addressing X and Elon Musk, he wrote, “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 and have always been mindful of the rules of X (formerly Twitter) or any social media copyright guidelines. So, I found it a little absurd. Would love to know which post of mine violated your rules? Thanks! @elonmusk.”

Fans quickly rallied behind Kher, with many urging X to provide a clearer explanation. Some speculated whether an automated system flagged his post incorrectly, while others debated the increasing scrutiny over copyright issues on digital platforms.

As of now, there has been no official response from Musk or the X team regarding the exact reason behind Kher’s account lock. However, the incident has sparked conversations about how social media platforms handle copyright complaints and the transparency of their enforcement policies.

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