From Sacred Games to 'IC 814' The Kandahar Hijack: A Look at Netflix’s Most Controversial Shows

Sacred Games (2018-2019) Sacred Games sparked legal disputes over its portrayal of political and religious figures. The series faced complaints from various quarters, including allegations of offending Sikh and Hindu sentiments.

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Wild Wild Country (2018) The documentary on Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh led to a lawsuit from Osho International for copyright infringement. The case was dropped in 2020.

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Hasmukh (2020) This dark comedy faced a lawsuit for allegedly defaming the legal profession. The Delhi High Court declined to ban the series.

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Annapoorani (2023) The Tamil film Annapoorani faced an FIR for allegedly offending religious sentiments and promoting love jihad. Netflix removed the film following the controversy.

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Leila (2019) Leila was criticized for its portrayal of Hinduism, leading to calls for a ban from political parties and social media users.

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Maharaj (2024) The Maharaj film faced pre-release legal challenges from the Gujarat High Court, which ultimately found no merit in the claims of defamation against the Vaishnavite Pushtimargi sect.

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Netflix's history of controversies reflects ongoing tensions between content creators and public sentiments. The recent issues surrounding IC814 highlight the platform’s persistent challenges in navigating sensitive subjects.

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From Sacred Games to 'IC 814' The Kandahar Hijack: A Look at Netflix’s Most Controversial Shows

Sacred Games (2018-2019) Sacred Games sparked legal disputes over its portrayal of political and religious figures. The series faced complaints from various quarters, including allegations of offending Sikh and Hindu sentiments.

Wild Wild Country (2018) The documentary on Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh led to a lawsuit from Osho International for copyright infringement. The case was dropped in 2020.

Hasmukh (2020) This dark comedy faced a lawsuit for allegedly defaming the legal profession. The Delhi High Court declined to ban the series.

Annapoorani (2023) The Tamil film Annapoorani faced an FIR for allegedly offending religious sentiments and promoting love jihad. Netflix removed the film following the controversy.

Leila (2019) Leila was criticized for its portrayal of Hinduism, leading to calls for a ban from political parties and social media users.

Maharaj (2024) The Maharaj film faced pre-release legal challenges from the Gujarat High Court, which ultimately found no merit in the claims of defamation against the Vaishnavite Pushtimargi sect.

Netflix's history of controversies reflects ongoing tensions between content creators and public sentiments. The recent issues surrounding IC814 highlight the platform’s persistent challenges in navigating sensitive subjects.

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