On 21 July 2011, all file hosting websites were blocked by ISPs to prevent piracy of the film Singham, causing anger amongst Internet users.
File sharing websites were blocked in India on July 21, 2011 on some ISPs including Bharti Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance Communications, because Reliance BIG Pictures got a “John Doe” order from Delhi High Court allowing them to serve cease and desist notices on movie pirates pirating the film Singham.