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04-29-2023, 07:42 PM
https://www.looper.com/1272009/the-big-bang-theory-bollywood-joke-got-them-into-legal-trouble/
There are mixed feelings regarding Mithun Vijay Kumar's legal notice
Several Indian actresses agree with Mithun Vijay Kumar that the conversation between Sheldon and Raj is uncalled for. Jaya Bachchan told the Times of India (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/badi-gandi-zubaan-hai-says-jaya-bachchan-reacting-to-kunal-nayyars-derogatory-dialogue-on-madhuri-dixit-in-the-big-bang-theory/articleshow/99050751.cms?from=mdr), "Is this man [Kunal Nayyar] insane? ... He needs to be sent to mental asylum. His family should be asked what they think of his comment." Urmila Matondkar, who hadn't seen the episode, was surprised over its existence: "[I]f it is true it is beyond outrageous. It shows their extremely cheap mentality. Do they really think this is humorous?"
Yet over on Twitter, many aren't on his side. A number of people questioned why he's taking legal action over a decade after the episode in question aired. To this, Kumar explained that he was only recently made aware of it. @Baso47 pointed out how none of the parties involved took issue with the episode: "Wow, neither Ms. Rai or Ms. Dixit complained about this, but you are? 15 years later? It was comedy man, and the Indian actor had no problem with the line. Looks like you're the only one with the problem."
Other comments questioned why Kumar is only going after Netflix India when "The Big Bang Theory" is on other platforms, like Amazon Prime. @avinandan brought up the fact that the sitcom isn't even a Netflix production — it's from CBS. At this point, neither Nayyar, Chuck Lorre or anyone else involved with the show has commented on the matter.
There are mixed feelings regarding Mithun Vijay Kumar's legal notice
Several Indian actresses agree with Mithun Vijay Kumar that the conversation between Sheldon and Raj is uncalled for. Jaya Bachchan told the Times of India (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/badi-gandi-zubaan-hai-says-jaya-bachchan-reacting-to-kunal-nayyars-derogatory-dialogue-on-madhuri-dixit-in-the-big-bang-theory/articleshow/99050751.cms?from=mdr), "Is this man [Kunal Nayyar] insane? ... He needs to be sent to mental asylum. His family should be asked what they think of his comment." Urmila Matondkar, who hadn't seen the episode, was surprised over its existence: "[I]f it is true it is beyond outrageous. It shows their extremely cheap mentality. Do they really think this is humorous?"
Yet over on Twitter, many aren't on his side. A number of people questioned why he's taking legal action over a decade after the episode in question aired. To this, Kumar explained that he was only recently made aware of it. @Baso47 pointed out how none of the parties involved took issue with the episode: "Wow, neither Ms. Rai or Ms. Dixit complained about this, but you are? 15 years later? It was comedy man, and the Indian actor had no problem with the line. Looks like you're the only one with the problem."
Other comments questioned why Kumar is only going after Netflix India when "The Big Bang Theory" is on other platforms, like Amazon Prime. @avinandan brought up the fact that the sitcom isn't even a Netflix production — it's from CBS. At this point, neither Nayyar, Chuck Lorre or anyone else involved with the show has commented on the matter.