Absconding bookie Satish Sanpal has been shown glamorized in this way.
The web series ‘Desi Bling’ based on bookie Satish Sanpal of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh has come into controversy. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to OTT platform Netflix seeking its response. In the web series, Satta King is portrayed as a glamorous and successful businessman.
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Jabalpur resident Yogendra Singh lodged a written complaint in NHRC. He said- People associated with crime are being shown as style icons and success models. The luxurious life, luxury lifestyle and high-profile network of Satish Sanpal are shown in the Netflix web series.
The complainant says – The person who faces serious allegations like speculation, hawala and financial fraud was shown as a millionaire businessman and a glamorous face. Illegal earnings were portrayed as success. Such content can push the youth towards the mentality of earning money through shortcuts instead of hard work.
Bookie Satish Sanpal.
Bookie Satish Sanpal who is shown in this way in the web series.
Luxury lifestyle of bookie Satish.
The statement of ’40 kg gold’ also attracted attention
Complainant Yogendra Singh has claimed that Satish Sanpal had publicly talked about gifting 40 kg of gold to his wife. Through such claims and social media exposure, his image was built as a “super rich icon”.
Social media influencers and many faces associated with Bollywood are seen with her, due to which her image is becoming more glamorous among the youth. The ‘Desi Bling’ web series aired on Netflix shows the lives of high-profile Indians living in Dubai. Satish Sanpal is also seen in it.
Will criminals now become icons of youth?
A question has been raised in the matter whether such people, whose names have appeared in betting, fraud and illegal activities, will be presented as “role models” on OTT platforms. Glorification of faces associated with crime in the name of entertainment cannot be accepted. There has been a demand to keep strict monitoring on such content.
What did NHRC member Priyank Kanungo say?
National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanungo has confirmed that the commission has received the complaint. In the web series, the lifestyle related to gambling and betting has been shown in an attractive form. A notice has been issued and a reply has been sought.
Priyank Kanungo, member of the Human Rights Commission.
Who is Satish Sanpal?
Satish Sanpal is originally a resident of Adarsh Nagar area of Jabalpur. According to police records, cases have been registered against him under various sections at Omati and Civil Line police stations of Jabalpur and other places. He has been part of a network linked to speculation, hawala and financial irregularities.
Satish Sanpal left India for Dubai a few years ago, where he established himself as a luxury businessman and high-profile business face. Videos and pictures related to his luxury cars, lavish parties and lifestyle worth crores have been going viral on social media.
Satish has got bail in many cases
In this case, CSP Sonu Kurmi said – Cases were registered against Satish Sanpal in different sections in Omati police station and Civil Lines. Satish Sanpal appeared online in the court, from where he has been granted bail. However, investigation into the cases registered in other police stations of the city is still going on.