Netflix, Amazon woo viewers in India with offbeat television
Global streaming websites like Netflix and Amazon Prime are bankrolling new series, like Emmy-winner "Delhi Crime." They address social taboos rarely seen in mainstream entertainment in India.
The series "Delhi Crime" is based on a true story
Netflix and Amazon Prime are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in India, driving an unprecedented entertainment boom in the country. By backing more subversive and taboo-breaking shows — which address sexual violence, caste inequalities and political corruption — these online giants are also fostering a new generation of Indian storytellers who are giving their country — and streaming audiences worldwide — a new view of themselves.