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Netflix Receives Legal Notice Over Big Bang Theory Episode

Netflix Receives Legal Notice Over Big Bang Theory Episode
Netflix receives legal notice from a political analyst about a specific The Big Bang Theory episode that he deems offensive. It has been almost four years since CBS' high-rated sitcom went off the air, but it continues to be popular, with the show available on various streaming platforms around the world. This means that anyone can also easily access the show and be more discerning of it, especially given its tendency to have a problematic brand of comedy.

This is what happened with Mithun Vijay Kumar, who shared on Twitter that he sent a legal notice to Netflix about a particular The Big Bang Theory episode that includes a "derogatory" joke about Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit. Check out his tweet below:

Recently, I came across an episode of the show Big Bang Theory on Netflix where Kunal Nayyar's character uses an offensive and derogatory term to refer to the legendary Bollywood actress @MadhuriDixit.
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Priyanka Chopra reveals Bollywood ‘beef’ that made her move to Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra reveals Bollywood ‘beef’ that made her move to Hollywood
Priyanka Chopra has revealed the main reason she left Bollywood.

The 40-year-old actor opened up about why she left India and moved to America to kick-start her career in the Hollywood industry.

During an appearance on Dax Shepherd’s podcast Armchair Expert, Chopra said: “I was being pushed into a corner in the [Bollywood] industry.

“I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game so I kind of was tired of the politics and I said I needed a break,” she said.

Chopra then spoke about her short music career, which also ended up being her entryway into Hollywood.

“This music thing gave me an opportunity to go into another part of the world, not crave for the movies I didn’t want to get but I would require to schmooze certain clubs and cliques of people,” she said.

“It would
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Wizards of Waverly Place showrunner confirms long-standing fan theory about Selena Gomez’s character

Wizards of Waverly Place showrunner confirms long-standing fan theory about Selena Gomez’s character
Wizards of Waverly Place showrunner Peter Murrieta, has commented on a long-standing fan rumour regarding the sexuality of Selena Gomez’s character.

Gomez rose to fame on the Disney Channel sitcom about a magical family, which aired from 2007 to 2012.

In 2010, Hayley Kiyoko made a guest appearance as Stevie Nichols, an evil wizard. Throughout the four episodes she was in, fans theorised that there was romantic chemistry between Stevie and Gomez’s character Alex Russo.

Appearing on the Wizards of Waverly Pod recap podcast on Monday (27 March), writer Murrieta confirmed the rumours when asked â€.â€.if there were any storylines on the show he wished he’d been able to explore further.

“Easy, easy, easy,” Murrietta replied. “I wished we could have played more with what was quite obvious to a lot of us, which was the relationship between Stevie and Alex.”

“We weren’t able to in that time,
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Netflix asked to remove episode of The Big Bang Theory over ‘derogatory’ Madhuri Dixit remarks

Netflix asked to remove episode of The Big Bang Theory over ‘derogatory’ Madhuri Dixit remarks
Netflix has apparently been served a legal notice over a “derogatory” remark allegedly made about Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit in The Big Bang Theory.

Indian political analyst Mithun Vijay Kumar claimed he has issued a notice to the streaming giant asking it to remove the first episode of season two, in which Kunal Nayyar’s character Raj Koothrapalli and Jim Parsons’s character Sheldon Cooper compare actors Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit.

While having a conversation, Sheldon calls Aishwarya Rai a “poor man’s Madhuri Dixit”.

In response, Raj says: “Aishwarya Rai is a goddess, by comparison, Madhuri Dixit is a leprous prostitute”.

Kumar says that the comments made against Dixit are “offensive and derogatory”.

“As a fan of Madhuri Dixit since childhood, I was deeply disturbed by the dialogue,” he wrote on Twitter. “I found it highly derogatory and offensive towards Indian culture and women.

“So I asked my
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Madhuri Dixit fan sends legal notice to Netflix over The Big Bang Theory episode

Madhuri Dixit fan sends legal notice to Netflix over The Big Bang Theory episode
ControversyThe notice warned of legal action if Netflix failed to remove an episode of the American sitcom, which features an exchange between two characters about actors Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai. Image Credit: Instagram/Madhuri Dixit and YouTube/trumbrutA man who describes himself as a fan of Madhuri Dixit since his childhood has sent a legal notice to Netflix in India, demanding the removal of an episode of the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory for containing derogatory remarks against the actor. Mithun Vijay Kumar, who is an author and social activist according to the legal notice, has objected to a dialogue from the show in which one of the characters refers to Madhuri Dixit as a “leprous prostitute.” The notice said that the complainant was concerned about such content “perpetuating harmful stereotypes and discrimination against women.” The Big Bang Theory revolves around the lives of four scientists living in California in the United States,
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Netflix sued over Madhuri Dixit insult

Netflix sued over Madhuri Dixit insult
Author and political analyst Mithun Vijay Kumar has sent a legal notice to Netflix asking the streaming giant to remove one of the episodes of its popular show Big Bang Theory. In the first episode of season two, the character Raj Koothrapalli, played by Kunal Nayyar, uses derogatory remarks against Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit.

In the legal notice, Mithun Vijay Kumar has pointed out that the remarks made by Raj Koothrapalli are not only offensive but also defamatory. The notice states that such content can have a negative impact on society, particularly in perpetuating harmful stereotypes against women. He further states that the content promotes sexism and misogyny which is not acceptable in any form.

The legal notice demands that Netflix remove the episode immediately and failure to do so would result in legal action for promoting discrimination against women.The legal notice has been sent to Netflix’s office in Mumbai.
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Indian actors wish fans on Ugadi, Navratras and Gudi Padwa

Indian actors wish fans on Ugadi, Navratras and Gudi Padwa
Mumbai, March 22 (Ians) Indian actors such as Jr Ntr, Mahesh Babu, Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit and others have wished a year full of happiness, peace and prosperity and more to their well-wishers on the festival of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and the first day of the Navratras.

The celebrities took to Twitter to extend their good wishes. Gudi Padwa marks the New Year of Hindu luni-solar calendar among Maharashtrians. Ugadi is New Year’s Day according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Goa.

Here’s what they have to say:

Jr.Ntr: Wishing everyone a Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Sukhladi.

Mahesh Babu: Wishing you all a very happy #Ugadi! Let this festive time usher in new hope, prosperity & happiness!

Ram Charan: Wishing you all a Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Sukhladi.

Anupam Kher: Aap sabhi ko,
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Madhuri Dixit shares heartfelt note a day after her mother Snehlata Dixit’s passing

Madhuri Dixit shares heartfelt note a day after her mother Snehlata Dixit’s passing
BollywoodThe actor’s mother Snehlata Dixit passed away on March 12 at the age of 90.Instagram/Madhuri DixitA day after Madhuri Dixit’s mother Snehlata Dixit’s demise, the actor shared a photograph with her and wrote a heartfelt note on Instagram. Madhur Dixit’s mother Snehlata Dixit passed away on March 12 at the age of 90. In an Instagram post, Madhuri talked about how much she misses her and recalled the life lessons she gave her. “Woke up this morning to find Aai’s room empty. It feels surreal. She taught us to embrace and celebrate life. She gave so much to so many people. We will miss her dearly but she will live on in our memories. Her wit, positivity and grace were infectious. We will celebrate her life together through our memories. Om shanti om,” Madhuri wrote. After her post, many members of the Hindi film industry as well
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Madhuri Dixit remembers her mum: 'She taught us to embrace and celebrate life'

Madhuri Dixit remembers her mum: 'She taught us to embrace and celebrate life'
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit remembers her mother, Snehlata Dixit, who passed away on March 12 and shared a picture with her. She expressed how much she misses her and recalled the life lessons she gave her.

She wrote on her Instagram handle: “Woke up this morning to find Aai’s room empty. It feels surreal. She taught us to embrace and celebrate life. She gave so much to so many people. We will miss her dearly but she will live on in our memories. Her wit, positivity and grace were infectious. We will celebrate her life together through our memories. Om shanti om.”

After her post, many celebs and her fans shared their condolences. Mouni Roy mentioned: “I’m so sorry ma’am. Sending love..”

Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla commented: “Heartfelt condolences Madhuri..May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

Madhuri has often referred to her mom as her inspiration
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Monalisa gets an 80s-inspired makeover for her role in 'Bekaboo'

Monalisa gets an 80s-inspired makeover for her role in 'Bekaboo'
Mumbai, March 6 (Ians) Former ‘Bigg Boss 10’ contestant Monalisa, who is popular for her work in Bhojpuri cinema, spoke about having an 80s-style makeover inspired by the looks of Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Divya Bharti and Raveena Tandon, for her role in the upcoming show ‘Bekaboo’.

She shared: “This is a perfect opportunity for me to explore the different layers of my character. With two different looks from two different eras, one of a yesteryear’s leading lady and the other of a glamorous mystical being, I hope to bring something new to the table.”

Monalisa worked in a number of Bhojpuri, Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu language films. She was also seen in TV shows such as ‘Nazar’ , ‘Namak Issk Ka’, ‘Nach Baliye 8’, ‘Smart Jodi’, and many more.

About her role in the fantasy drama, Monalisa added: “Playing the role of an antagonist, who will stop at nothing to rule over the multiverse,
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Rema Lahiri celebrates father Bappi Lahiri’s composition: ‘Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’

Rema Lahiri celebrates father Bappi Lahiri’s composition: ‘Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’
Popular singer and composer late Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri talked about her father and remembered how he composed and sang the romantic track ‘Pyaar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ from the 1989 film ‘Prem Pratigyaa’ starring Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit.

She along with the grandson of the ‘disco king’ of Bollywood, Swastik Bansal, popularly known as Rego B is appearing on the singing reality show, ‘Indian Idol 13’ as the celebrity guest for the special episode of ‘Celebrating Bappi Da’.

Rema enjoyed the performances by contestants on the show and praised Bidipta Chakraborty for her beautiful voice and melodious rendition of the songs ‘Pyaar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ and ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’.

Rema went down memory lane and recalled her father and said: “The song selection is fantastic. My father had composed ‘Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna’ for Mithun Da. It was such a romantic and melodious song, that my father sang it for Mithun Da.
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Shriya Saran is elated to work with Chinni Prakash for 'Underworld Ka Kabzaa'

Shriya Saran is elated to work with Chinni Prakash for 'Underworld Ka Kabzaa'
Anand Pandit’s ‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ is grabbing a lot of eyeballs for its catchy tunes and gripping teaser. Being an R Chandru film, audiences can expect action, love, and full-on entertainment with Underworld Ka Kabzaa. The makers have left no stone unturned to make it a massy movie. Be it their songs, stunt sequences, or their dance number. Chinni Prakash who is known for giving iconic dance steps to his actors has choreographed the songs on underworld ka Kabzaa.

Speaking about the mastero, Shriya Saran shared, “I am a trained Kathak dancer and after 2 hours of practice and 3 days of the shoot we were done with the song and I truly enjoyed the choreography of Chini Sir.”

The actor further shares, “Chinni Prakesh sir is a legend. From Madhuri Dixit to Salman Khan everyone has that one signature move that has been choreographed by him. When I heard that
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'The Romantics' helmer Smriti Mundhra feels three Khans made docu-series more insightful

'The Romantics' helmer Smriti Mundhra feels three Khans made docu-series more insightful
Mumbai, Feb 21 (Ians) Director Smriti Mundhra, who is basking in the success of her recently released docu-series ‘The Romantics’, has shared that the coming together of the three big Khans of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan has had a deep impact on the narrative of the series as they being the thought leader of Hindi cinema added depth to the storytelling with their insights.

She said, “While it’s pure coincidence that the three Khans – Srk, Salman & Aamir – appear together for the first time in The Romantics, in retrospect it makes sense. All three of these legends have shared an intimate professional and personal relationship with Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra, and for that reason they were each on my list of hopeful interviews”.

She added, “Besides being huge stars, they are also thought leaders of Indian cinema and having them in ‘The Romantics’ added so
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‘The Romantics’ Netflix Docseries: Bollywood within Bollywood

‘The Romantics’ Netflix Docseries: Bollywood within Bollywood
The Romantics is an Indian documentary series directed by Smriti Mundhra.

Yasi Chopra was a Bollywood film director who died in 2012 and left an immense legacy of movies, memories and experiences that Neflix brings to us today in the form of interviews, files and above all, lots of joy and color.

Chopra made his first feature film in the Seventies and during 40 years of work, left a legacy and a mark in Bollywood that is hard to forget. This documentary series that includes scenes by the director himself and some of his main actors, tries to make us re-live from within, the magic of cinema and above all, his enthusiasm.

A docu-series which, like Bollywood, is happy, vivid, funny and, yes, very sentimental.

Good editing work, inserting interviews in a rhythmic way and which has managed to tell and document a life in movies.

To be enjoyed.

Release Date

February
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Smriti Mundhra On Getting Reclusive Yrf Chief Aditya Chopra To Talk In Netflix Docu-Series ‘The Romantics’

Smriti Mundhra On Getting Reclusive Yrf Chief Aditya Chopra To Talk In Netflix Docu-Series ‘The Romantics’
Indian-American filmmaker Smriti Mundhra is again collaborating with Netflix on docu-series The Romantics, which looks back on 50 years of iconic Indian film studio Yash Raj Films (Yrf) and its late founder Yash Chopra.

The four-part series is streaming globally from today (February 14), deliberately coinciding with Valentine’s Day, as Chopra was known for directing romantic films such as Kabhi Kabhie, Veer-Zaara, Chandni and Lamhe.

Mundhra has filmed interviews with 35 figures of the Hindi-language film industry, from major stars including all three ‘Khans’, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, to producers, writers, critics, journalists, and costume designers.

But the real coup was getting Chopra’s famously reclusive son, Aditya Chopra, to talk on camera. A filmmaker in his own right, Chopra directed the longest-running Hindi film ever, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (known colloquially as Ddlj), and took over the reins of the studio following his father’s death in
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Madhuri Dixit elated with response to her ‘Panchak’ at Pune International Film Fest

Madhuri Dixit elated with response to her ‘Panchak’ at Pune International Film Fest
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, and Shriram Nene’s second production “Panchak” had its screening recently in the competition section at the ongoing Pune International Film Festival (Piff), and they are pleased with the response that the film received from the jury.

The film, shot in Konkan, is a dark comedy and deals with the fear of superstition and death. The film features an ensemble cast of the finest artistes from Marathi film, television, and stage, and is shot in picturesque Konkan.

About the response to the film at the fest, Madhuri and Nene, in a joint statement, said: “We were humbled and elated with the response we received at the screening at the festival.”

“When we originally heard the script, we immediately knew we had to produce the film. The content attracted us and we are sure the audiences will love the film.”

Directed by Jayant Jathar and Rahul Awate,
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Kiara Advani will have her bridal look by Swarnlekha Gupta

Kiara Advani will have her bridal look by Swarnlekha Gupta
Kiara Advani’s make-up artist Swarnalekha Gupta will give her the bridal look for her wedding tomorrow. Gupta flew down to Jaisalmer from on Saturday evening with other make-up artists. There is another team of make-up artists for Kiara’s mother and others in her family.

Swarnlekha Gupta is a well-known name in Bollywood. She has also done Kiara’s make-up in films. Kiara’s make-up was done by Lekha in film ‘Kabir Singh’. Besides, in many TV ads and movies, she has given Kiara her look.

Besides, Gupta has worked with many Bollywood actresses like Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Bruna Abdullah, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Aditi Rao Hydari.
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Reclusive Producer Aditya Chopra Records First Interview for Netflix Yash Chopra Series ‘The Romantics’: Watch Trailer (Exclusive)

  • 01 February 2023
  • by Naman Ramachandran
  • Variety
Reclusive Producer Aditya Chopra Records First Interview for Netflix Yash Chopra Series ‘The Romantics’: Watch Trailer (Exclusive)
The reclusive head of India’s Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, has recorded his first on-camera interview for “The Romantics,” a Netflix documentary series celebrating his late father, the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra.

The last time Aditya Chopra, director of India’s longest-running film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” gave an interview was to a print magazine in 1995.

As revealed by Variety, the star-studded, four-part series features 35 leading voices of the Hindi-language film industry and dives into the history of Bollywood through the lens of the studio’s impact over the past 50 years in making Bollywood globally known.

Interviewees include stars who have worked closely with Yash Raj Films, including Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar and Hrithik Roshan, and more.

The trailer also reveals that many stars hate the word ‘Bollywood’ which
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Star secretaries to casting directors

Star secretaries to casting directors
There used to be this breed called star secretaries. Now, they have been replaced by casting agents or talent managers. You must have seen what a secretary’s job was; just maintaining a star’s date diary and face the producer’s music when the dates needed to be cancelled and when it came to asking for payments!

Asrani plays a secretary who manages the affairs of first, Amitabh Bachchan, and later, Jaya Bhaduri, in the film ‘Abhimaan’ (1973). But the star secretary as projected in ‘Abhiman’ was straightforward, very businesslike, one busy with a fading singer husband and the rising singing star, and balancing their competing egos.

That is not what the real-life star secretaries were really like. They would not survive in the business if they were anything like Asrani in the film. The secretaries of the big stars were exclusive – they attended to just one star. Then there
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KJo recalls when Madhuri Dixit expressed her wish of 'living a long life'

KJo recalls when Madhuri Dixit expressed her wish of 'living a long life'
Mumbai, Jan 27 (Ians) Filmmaker Karan Johar spoke about his friendship with Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit and how she expressed a personal wish to him. Later, he also gifted a chain to ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant Shivam Singh from Vadodara.

Karan recalled Madhuri’s words over phone and shared: “She called me and said, ‘I want to live a very long life, I have already sworn’.”

Karan was born to film producers Yash Johar, and Hiroo Johar and made his directorial debut with ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Later, he also directed ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, ‘My Name Is Khan’, ‘Student Of The Year’, and many more.

Karan, who is coming as a celebrity guest on the singing reality show for the special episode of ‘Celebrating Dharma’, was stunned to see the performances by the contestants and especially when Shivam performed on the songs such as ‘Yeh Ladka Hai
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