The Indian government has called for a meeting with Netflix content head Monika Shergill regarding the controversial series IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, which is currently streaming on their platform. The series, based on the 1999 Indian aircraft hijacking, has faced backlash for allegedly changing the names of the hijackers to "Bhola" and "Shankar". The government has stated that nobody has the right to play with the sentiments of the country's people and that the matter is being taken seriously. The series, directed by Anubhav Sinha and featuring an ensemble cast, is produced by Matchbox Shots and Benaras Mediaworks.
Social media users are calling for a boycott of the new Bollywood film "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack" for allegedly changing the names of the terrorists involved in the 1999 incident to 'Shankar' and 'Bhola' in order to protect their real identities. Some users are accusing director Anubhav Sinha of distorting facts and pushing a specific agenda, while others are outraged at the perceived glorification of terrorism. In response, casting director Mukesh Chhabra claims the nicknames were used by the terrorists themselves and proper research was done for the film.
The recently released Netflix series, IC 814 Kandahar Hijack, has caused quite a stir on social media with its portrayal of the infamous hijacking incident. While the web show has received positive reviews from critics, it is also creating controversy for its alleged 'pro-terrorist' and 'anti-government' narrative. Social media users are questioning the director's decision to name two of the hijackers as 'Shankar' and 'Bhola' and are accusing the show of whitewashing the true story. As the controversy continues to trend on social media, let's take a closer look at the points that have sparked the debate.
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