Netizens are calling for a boycott of Anubhav Sinha's mini series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' as they accuse the director of whitewashing the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by terrorists. They are particularly upset about the changed names of the terrorists in the series. The series follows the hijacking of Flight 814 and its multiple stops before landing in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The all-star cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Arvind Swamy, and Dia Mirza.
Boycott Call Against Anubhav Sinha's 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' Amidst Allegations of Whitewashing
Background:
In 1999, Indian Airlines Flight 814 was hijacked by five terrorists of the Pakistan-based terror group, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The plane was taken to Kandahar, Afghanistan, where it remained for seven days while the terrorists negotiated with the Indian government. The hijacking ended with the release of three terrorists in exchange for 155 passengers and crew.
Current Controversy:
Anubhav Sinha's mini-series, 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', has sparked a backlash among netizens who accuse the director of whitewashing the hijacking by changing the names of the terrorists and downplaying their role. The critics claim that the series portrays the terrorists as sympathetic characters, while failing to acknowledge their heinous crimes.
Netizens' Concerns:
Changed Names: The terrorists in the series have been given different names, which critics argue is an attempt to distance them from their real identities and make them appear less culpable.
Sympathetic Portrayal: Netizens believe that the series humanizes the terrorists and fails to adequately condemn their actions. They argue that the hijacking was a terrorist act that resulted in the deaths of multiple people.
Downplaying Terrorist Role: Critics accuse Sinha of downplaying the role of the Pakistani government in supporting the terrorists. They claim that the series fails to hold Pakistan accountable for its alleged complicity in the hijacking.
Director's Response:
In response to the backlash, Anubhav Sinha defended the series, stating that he aimed to present a "human story" and "not a documentary." He clarified that the names were changed to avoid "causing distress" to the terrorists' families.
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