Netflix's latest web series, IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack, starring Vijay Varma, is receiving backlash for allegedly distorting facts and depicting the hijackers with Hindu God names. The Indian government has taken notice and summoned the content head of Netflix for a review. The public is also calling for a boycott of the series on social media. The series, based on a true event, tells the story of the longest hijacking in Indian history and stars popular actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Dia Mirza.
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.
Rising Bollywood star Triptii Dimri faces backlash from fans for her participation in the 'All eyes on Rafah' campaign, causing boycotts of her upcoming movies. Despite this, she continues to gain popularity and is set to star opposite Allu Arjun in 'Pushpa 2'. Her natural beauty and self-made journey have earned her a dedicated fan base that continues to support her, as seen through their loving messages on her Instagram post.
Following the recent airstrikes in Rafah, #BoycottBollywood has resurfaced on Twitter as multiple Bollywood celebrities speak out in support of the Palestinian people. Despite facing backlash from some Twitter users for standing by "a terrorist group like Hamas," these celebrities refuse to back down. However, Pooja Bhatt's tweet in defense of the industry's solidarity with Palestine has also sparked controversy, with Twitter users accusing her of playing the victim.
Multiple Bollywood actors have recently opposed the Maldives following derogatory remarks by three Maldivian ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Amidst this, a misleading video claims to show actor Hrithik Roshan cancelling his Maldives tour to support boycott appeals. However, the India TV Fact Check team debunked this by clarifying that the video actually captures Roshan announcing the cancellation of his December 2023 concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This highlights the importance of fact-checking before sharing information.