More distressing is the popular OTT platform Netflix. An FIR has been lodged against two BJP officials in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh police said that the whole matter is being investigated.
What exactly are you complaining about? The web series ‘A Suitable Boy’ directed by Mira Nair can be seen on Netflix. There is a scene where a Hindu girl and a Muslim man are engaged in a deep kiss in the temple. That is why Netdunia is busy. This web series is alleged to be supporting profit jihad. Netflix authorities are angry with netizens. Even this OTT platform is called Boycott. BJP Youth Front leader Gaurab Tiwari lodged a complaint with the Rewa police station in Madhya Pradesh over the issue. He removed the scene and demanded an apology from Netflix.
Later on Monday, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said an FIR had been lodged against Monica Shergill, Netflix’s vice president of content, and Ambika Khurana, director of public policy. On behalf of Rewa Police Station, Rakesh Kumar Singh also said that a complaint has been lodged against them under Section 295 (a) of the Indian Penal Code on the same day. The whole incident is being investigated.
Director Mira Nair’s ‘A Sweetable Boy’ has appeared on the screen based on a novel by Vikram Seth. The story is based on the socio-familial-political events of newly independent India. The heroine of the story, Lata Mehra, is stuck in a rut about family responsibilities and love. She fell in love with a Muslim friend in college. Then the scene of kissing the lover in the temple premises. Many claim that this has hurt the feelings of Hindus.
