Netflix India has updated the disclaimer of its original series ‘IC814 – The Kandahar Attack’ to include the real and code names of the hijackers, addressing criticism over the series’ portrayal of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. The series has faced backlash from social media users, with some alleging the makers deliberately hid the real names of the terrorists, which included the names ‘Shankar and Bhola’.
Anubhav Sinha’s Netflix series ‘IC814’, based on the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, has sparked outrage online, with many accusing the director of ‘whitewashing’ terrorism and ‘legitimising’ the hijackers’ actions. The controversy stems from the use of non-Muslim names for the hijackers, leading to accusations of distorting historical facts and fueling religious tensions.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has summoned Netflix’s Content Head following controversy surrounding the web series ‘IC814’, which depicts the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight. The series, inspired by a book by the flight’s captain, has sparked concern over its portrayal of the sensitive event.
