Netflix will get authorized discover over The Big Bang Theory’s Madhuri Dixit remark | Web Series

OTT big Netflix has acquired authorized discover from political analyst Mithun Vijay Kumar over one of many episodes of its common present The Big Bang Theory. Kumar demanded the elimination of the present from the streaming platform and known as it offensive in addition to defamatory. He additionally accused the content material of selling sexism and misogyny. Also learn: Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking Season three to stream in April

In the primary episode of The Big Bang Theory’s second season, Jim Parsons who performs Sheldon Cooper, went on to check Aishwarya Rai with Madhuri Dixit. In a scene, he known as Aishwarya ‘a poor man’s Madhuri Dixit.’ In response, the character Raj Koothrapalli, performed by Kunal Nayyar, says, “Aishwarya Rai is a goddess, by comparison, Madhuri Dixit is a leprous prostitute.”

Referring to the scene, Mithun Vijay Kumar has acknowledged to take additional authorized motion in opposition to Netflix in the event that they fail to reply or don’t adjust to the calls for made within the discover.

In an announcement, he stated, “It is important to hold companies like Netflix accountable for their actions and to ensure that they are sensitive to the cultural values and sentiments of the communities they serve. I strongly believe that streaming service providers have a responsibility to carefully curate the content that they offer on their platforms. It is their duty to ensure that the material they present does not include derogatory, offensive, or defamatory content. I was deeply troubled by the use of a derogatory term in one of the shows on Netflix – Big Bang Theory. This term was used in reference to the acclaimed actress Madhuri Dixit, and it was not only offensive and deeply hurtful but also showed a lack of regard for her dignity.”

“I strongly believe that streaming service providers must take such issues seriously and act quickly to address any instances of offensive or defamatory content. Furthermore, streaming service providers should be proactive in preventing such content from being streamed. This can be achieved through clear guidelines and rigorous screening processes for all the content published. Ultimately, streaming services have a significant influence over the content that is consumed by millions of individuals, and with this influence comes a responsibility to ensure that the content they offer is respectful, inclusive, and free from harmful stereotypes. I hope that this incident will serve as a wake-up call to all streaming services providers to work towards creating a more equitable and respectful media landscape,” he concluded.