New Delhi. NCPCR has objected to Netflix’s Bombay Begums. Taking cognisance of sexually explicit material in web series Bombay Begums, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ordered the streaming platform to discontinue its streaming immediately.
The child rights body said that the contents of the show may result in the abuse and exploitation of children. NCPCR also issued a notice to the online streaming platform and asked for a detailed report within 24-hours on the action taken by it, failing which it would initiate ‘appropriate legal action against Netflix.
The web series has scenes showing children in casual sex and consuming drugs.
The Commission has noted in its order that it “…does not allow representing, portraying and glorifying children in India in such a manner on any media platform/internet/OTTs, etc.”
Pooja Bhatt starrer web series is directed by Alankrita Srivastava.
The Commission also noted that “…the series with this type of content will not only pollute the young minds of the children, and may also result in abuse and exploitation of children at the hands of the perpetrator(s)/offender(s).”
Many people started voicing their objections about the show on social media.
There are multiple scenes in the series insulting Bhagwad Geeta. Many social media users also expressed their anger about the Anti-Hindu content of the series.
