What happened: “As Seen on Netflix” launched on the Incredible India portal (6 August 2026)
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the “As Seen on Netflix” section on the Incredible India portal on 6 August 2026. The “As Seen on Netflix” section was developed under an ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix India.
The stated purpose of the “As Seen on Netflix” section is to enable global audiences to discover real locations, cultural traditions, and authentic experiences featured in Netflix India films and series, thereby promoting India’s cultural heritage and tourism potential.
The launch coincided with a special event at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi commemorating ten years of Netflix in India. Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos joined the Union Minister for a fireside conversation on storytelling’s role in promoting India’s cultural heritage, tourism, and creative economy.
Background: decade-long story-led global reach with creators across India
The government account describes a decade of collaboration in which Netflix worked with creators across India to bring stories inspired by India’s diverse cultures, traditions, landscapes, and communities to international audiences.
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