The Big Bang Theory’s Dark Side: Scenes That Sparked Outrage and Debate
Despite its massive success, hasn’t escaped controversy. Recently, one scene caused such an uproar that fans are calling for its removal from Netflix. Here’s a closer look at the scenes stirring up debate—and the reasons why.
What started as a typical comedic exchange took a serious turn when characters Raj and Sheldon debated Bollywood icons.
Raj, played by Kunal Nayyar, and Sheldon, played by Jim Parsons, engaged in a conversation that some fans found humorous, but it didn’t land the same way with everyone.
In the now-controversial scene, Sheldon dismisses Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai as “a poor man’s Madhuri Dixit.
” Raj fires back, saying, “Aishwarya Rai is a goddess; by comparison, Madhuri Dixit is a leprous prostitute.” This quick exchange ignited a storm, with accusations of cultural insensitivity and disrespect toward Bollywood icons. Many fans and Bollywood enthusiasts felt that the lines went too far.
The backlash didn’t stop at social media. Political analyst Mithun Vijay Kumar took a formal stand, issuing a legal notice to Netflix demanding the scene’s removal.
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