JioHotstar, the newly rebranded streaming service, is facing backlash from users after they discovered that international content is being censored.While existing content remains unchanged, new releases such as HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ have been edited to remove adult references. In the premiere of the show’s third season, a curse word directed at a Buddha idol was cut, sparking concerns about future content modifications.JioHotstar has yet to comment on the censorship of international content, which appears to be in line with Indian regulations.One user expressed frustration, questioning why they were paying for a full subscription but not receiving the unaltered experience. Another user compared the situation to China, suggesting that India is following a similar path of content censorship.
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