Big Bang Theory is a series created by Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady and presented on the Netflix. It have IMDB rating of 8.2/10. People are talking about Big Bang Theory that is the best explanation of how the universe began.
But because of this popular American show Netflix got Legal Notice from an Indian Political analyst. Political analyst Mithun Vijay Kumar claims that the episode contains offensive remarks against Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, known for her performances in Devdas and Sailaab.
He wants Netflix to remove the first episode of Season 2, in which Kunal Nayyar's Raj Koothrapalli and Jim Parson's Sheldon Cooper compare Bollywood actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.
In that scene, Sheldon Cooper calls Aishwarya Rai poor Madhuri Dixit. In response to his comment, Raj Koothrapalli replies, "Aishwarya Rai is a goddess compared to Madhuri Dixit is a leper prostitute".
Mr Kumar said the character's comments were both disrespectful and defamatory. She asked Netflix to remove the episode or face a lawsuit for promoting discrimination against women. According to the news agency, the notice was sent to the Netflix office in Mumbai.
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