Deep-Rooted Hinduphobia: Case filed against Netflix in India

Alleging that Netflix, a US-based online streaming service, is "defaming Hindus and India" through its shows, a member of the Shiv Sena IT Cell filed a police complaint in India's Mumbai.

Ramesh Solanki in his complaint filed with Mumbai's LT Marg police station gave examples of some popular series like ''Sacred Games'', ''Laila'', ''Ghoul'' and shows of standup comedian Hasan Minhaj streamed on the platform, NDTV reports.

"Almost every series on Netflix India is with the intention to defame the country on a global level. It is with deep-rooted Hinduphobia that the platform is portraying the nation in a bad light," Solanki stated in his complaint.

"I urge the authorities to look into all of the above-mentioned content and take the necessary steps from summoning their team to cancelling their licenses as deemed fit. One cannot allow an incorrect generalisation based on bogus rhetoric trying to defame a religious minority, that is, Hindu in countries other than India," he added.

Solanki urged the police to "take necessary legal action" against Netflix for "hurting Hindu sentiments."

A copy of the complaint has also been sent to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Commissioner of Police, reports NDTV.