- Target:
- Netflix Inc. and its content localization partners (e.g., SDI Media, TransPerfect)
- Region:
- Pakistan
- Website:
- help.netflix.com
Urdu is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with over 230 million speakers primarily in Pakistan and India. It is also spoken by millions in diaspora communities globally. Despite the vast number of Urdu speakers, Netflix has yet to consistently provide Urdu subtitles for its content, limiting access for a significant portion of its audience.
As streaming services continue to grow in popularity, the demand for more diverse language options has increased. Netflix has already made strides in offering subtitles in several languages, but the absence of Urdu subtitles remains a gap in accessibility for viewers in South Asia and the global Urdu-speaking community. Adding Urdu subtitles would ensure that Netflix’s content is accessible to millions of potential viewers who rely on subtitles for an enriched viewing experience.
We believe that by adding Urdu subtitles, Netflix would not only cater to a large and diverse audience but also strengthen its presence in regions with a high demand for localized content. Providing Urdu subtitles would be a step toward making Netflix a truly inclusive platform for global audiences.
We, the undersigned, call on Netflix to add Urdu subtitles to its content for the benefit of the millions of Urdu-speaking viewers in Pakistan, India, and the global Urdu-speaking diaspora. By providing Urdu subtitles, Netflix would ensure that its platform is accessible to a larger audience, enriching the viewing experience for millions who rely on subtitles for understanding and enjoyment.
We urge Netflix to prioritize the addition of Urdu subtitles to make their content more inclusive and accessible to this significant audience.
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The Requesting Netflix to Add Urdu Subtitles for the Urdu-Speaking Audience petition to Netflix Inc. and its content localization partners (e.g., SDI Media, TransPerfect) was written by Usman Ali and is in the category Arts & Entertainment at GoPetition.