Wing Commander Alok Chandra Serves Legal Notice To Netflix & T-Series Over Defamatory Portrayal Of IAF Officer In Metro… In Dino
**Mumbai: Wing Commander Alok Chandra Sends Legal Notice to Netflix and T-Series Over Alleged Defamatory Portrayal in Film Metro… In Dino**
Wing Commander Alok Chandra has issued a legal notice to the OTT platform Netflix and production house T-Series concerning the alleged defamatory depiction of an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer in the film *Metro… In Dino*. The movie features actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is shown creating a fraudulent dating profile by falsely representing himself as an IAF officer.
### About The Legal Notice
The legal notice, issued by advocates Prathamesh Gaikwad and Surabhi Sawant, highlights that the character portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi is shown downloading a dating application and impersonating an IAF officer. The complainant claims this portrayal tarnishes the dignity of the armed forces.
“Alok Chandra is a veteran Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force, commissioned by the President of India on December 17, 1988. He has served the nation with distinction and continues to be an ex-serviceman,” the notice states.
The notice further explains that the respondents produced, directed, and distributed the film *Metro… In Dino* — a romantic drama released in Indian theatres on July 4, 2025, and later streamed on Netflix from August 29, 2025.
According to the notice, the film contains a false impersonation of IAF officers, reducing the sacred uniform and rank of the Air Force to a tool for personal gratification and deception. This, the notice argues, shows a complete disregard for the values of honor, integrity, and service that define the armed forces.
### Impact on Wing Commander Alok Chandra
The notice elaborates on the harm suffered by Wing Commander Alok Chandra (Retd.), describing severe and ongoing damage including:
– Acute emotional distress such as depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma resulting from the degradation of his cherished rank and service.
– Social humiliation and ridicule within civilian life.
– Professional defamation harming his reputation and standing in both military and civilian circles.
– Stress-related health complications, including elevated blood pressure and reported suicidal ideation.
– Exclusion and victimization within his social and professional networks.
It is also noted that the harm extends beyond the individual. The film’s international distribution allegedly amplifies a false and demeaning image of Indian military personnel to millions of viewers, erodes public trust in the Indian Air Force and the armed forces more broadly, reinforces harmful cultural stereotypes through mass media, and dishonors the sacrifices of fallen comrades and their families.
### Compensation Sought
Wing Commander Alok Chandra has sought compensation of Rs 50 lakh for mental harassment, defamation, and reputational damage caused by the film.
### Response from T-Series
In response, T-Series has denied all allegations. A statement from the production house reads:
“Our clients deny the contentions, claims, and allegations made in the notice issued on behalf of Alok Chandra. Nothing stated therein shall be deemed admitted by our clients. Further, our clients reserve the right to issue a detailed reply in due course. They are in the process of evaluating the claims and allegations and shall respond accordingly. Our clients also call upon your client to abstain from initiating any legal proceedings or further action, failing which, our clients shall defend themselves at your client’s sole cost, risk, and consequences.”
### Netflix’s Stand
Meanwhile, FPJ reached out to Netflix for a comment on Saturday, but the platform has not yet responded.
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*This case highlights ongoing sensitivities around the portrayal of armed forces personnel in popular media and the legal considerations involved.*
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