The college administration has filed a police complaint and issued a legal notice to the web series’ producers in response to the depiction of Miranda House in the Ziddi Girls trailer.
Incident Overview
The upcoming web series Ziddi Girls is set in a fictional institution named Matilda House (MH). However, the show was filmed at Delhi University’s Miranda House—also referred to as MH—under the direction of alumna Shonali Bose. The initial trailer received backlash from college authorities, the student union, and alumni, who deemed it a “defamatory and misleading portrayal of the institution.”
Producers’ Response
The controversy stemmed from a line in the original trailer:
“Aaj MH mein padhai nahi, porn chalta hai.” (Nowadays, at MH, it’s not about studies. It is about porn.)
Following public outrage, the producers released a revised trailer featuring a disclaimer:
“This series is a work of fiction. It’s based on a fictional institution and characters. It’s not intended to defame any person, organization, or educational institution. Viewer’s discretion is advised.”
College’s Stance
Despite acknowledging the second trailer as more balanced, college officials continue to demand the following
- The removal of the controversial trailer.
- Discontinuation of the use of “MH” for the fictional institution.
- An immediate preview of the series before its official release.
While the producers have responded with a revised trailer, the original version remains accessible, and no official statement has been made regarding the other demands. Consequently, Miranda House proceeded with legal measures.
In light of this controversy, the college is reviewing and reinforcing policies for future film shoots on campus to prevent similar disputes.
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