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.
The recently released series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has stirred up controversy as Captain Devi Sharan, the pilot of the hijacked flight, revealed that the show has altered and misrepresented some events from the actual incident. These reportedly include unclogging the toilet's plumbing lines and receiving a salute from the foreign minister, which were shown to be done by the pilot himself. However, Sharan clarified that in reality, a worker was sent by the Taliban authorities and the foreign minister only made a gesture to appreciate their efforts. The series has been receiving calls for boycott and a Netflix representative has even been summoned for a meeting in New Delhi regarding the backlash.
In recent days, the Indian government has summoned the content head of Netflix India to discuss the controversial portrayal of the hijackers in the OTT series 'IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack'. The depiction of the hijackers as "humane" has sparked outrage among viewers and has led to calls for a boycott of the streaming platform. Officials have stated that no one has the right to play with the sentiments of the nation and that Indian culture should always be respected. The controversy has also raised questions about the responsibility of filmmakers when portraying real events and the potential impact on cultural values.
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