New Delhi: A political analyst has despatched a authorized discover to streaming large Netflix over an episode of “Big Bang Theory” that he claims makes use of a “derogatory term” in opposition to actor Madhuri Dixit. In the authorized discover, Mithun Vijay Kumar, a political analyst, has requested the streamer to take away the primary episode of season two the place the character of Raj Koothrapalli, performed by Kunal Nayyar, and Jim Parsons who performs Sheldon Cooper examine Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit.
In the authorized discover, Kumar factors out that the remarks made by the character should not solely offensive but additionally defamatory. He has requested the streamer to take away the episode in query or face authorized motion for selling discrimination in opposition to girls. The authorized discover has been despatched to Netflix’s workplace in Mumbai.
“It is necessary to carry corporations like Netflix accountable for his or her actions and to make sure that they’re delicate to the cultural values and sentiments of the communities they serve.
“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,” Kumar mentioned in a press release.
“Big Bang Theory”, a CBS sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, premiered in 2007, and concluded in 2019 after a 12 season run.
The present revolved round Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Parsons), each physicists at Caltech, who share an condominium; Penny (Kaley Cuoco), a waitress residing throughout the corridor; and Leonard and Sheldon’s pals and coworkers, aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali (Nayyar).
All the 12 seasons of the present can be found on Netflix.
The streamer couldn’t be reached for a response instantly.
