'A Suitable Boy' Lands Into Controversy For Allegedly Invoking 'Love Jihad', #BoycottNetflix Trends On Twitter

Directed by Mira Nair, the series witnesses a kissing scene between a Muslim guy and a Hindu girl inside a temple which has allegedly hurt Hindu sentiments.

Image courtesy - Ishaan Khatter (@ishaankhatter/Instagram)

New Delhi: The BBC television drama miniseries ‘A Suitable Boy’ is based on the 1993 novel by Vikram Seth of the same name. Set in the backdrop of North India in 1951, the six-part series is streaming on Netflix since its release on October 23, 2020. ‘A Suitable Boy’ stars Tabu, Ishaan Khatter, Tanya Maniktala, Rasika Duggal, and Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. The series, however, landed into controversy for allegedly glorifying ‘love jihad’. Bharti Singh's Old Tweet On 'Drugs' Goes Viral After Her Arrest; To Be Presented Before Court On Nov 22 Directed by Mira Nair, the series witnesses a kissing scene between a Muslim guy and a Hindu girl inside a temple. This did not go down well with some sections of the audience and they started to trend #BoycottNetflix on Twitter. One user wrote, “An anti-Hindu series again. I started watching it but when found their agenda... quitted #BoycottNetflix”

An anti Hindu series again. I started watching it but when found their agenda... quitted#BoycottNetflix pic.twitter.com/zn1KUqxDUG

— सुमित राठी ???????? #CBIForPalghar (@imsumitrathi) November 22, 2020

Another user wrote, “Netflix is just a OTT platform, have to boycott the producer and director of the series. Should take legal action against them. #BoycottNetflix”

Netflix is just a OTT platform, have to boycott the producer and director of the series. Should take legal action against them.#BoycottNetflix pic.twitter.com/JI3YAZX41Q

— सुमित राठी ???????? #CBIForPalghar (@imsumitrathi) November 22, 2020

See other tweets here:

This web series is made by @MiraPagliNair ... Mira Nair .. boycott her also and future movies which she made .. not only platform .. we need to identify these people as well ..#BoycottMiraNair#BoycottNetflix pic.twitter.com/q5JBsuOp7u

— Peeyush Khattar (@kpeeyush5) November 22, 2020

If you are really proud of being a Hindu, then honor your religion by uninstalling @netflix right away.#BoycottNetflixpic.twitter.com/kEYICVbdiC

— Gaurav Mishra (@Imkgauravmishra) November 22, 2020

Netflix is again glorifying #lovejihaad Web series 'A suitable boy' trying to trapping both hindu boys & girls into love. moving them away from their religious Practices. Earlier series showed 🤲salim in love with Kamla (Hindu)#BoycottNetflix pic.twitter.com/oiffQqPA12

— ⚡🔥 Flux™ 🇮🇳🚩 (@Gooner_sagar) November 22, 2020

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