In an interview, Bollywood legend Naseeruddin Shah revealed his thoughts on portraying a key role in the Netflix series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. He expressed his deep concerns about the aftermath of the real-life hijacking, and how it might have led to increased islamophobia. Shah also shared his lingering uneasiness about the resolution of the crisis and how it might have affected the passengers and pilot.
Netflix has recently added a disclaimer to their series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, following allegations of distorting facts and using incorrect names for the hijackers. Director Anubhav Sinha has faced criticism and even a PIL has been filed against the makers. In response to the uproar, Netflix has updated their disclaimer to include the real and code names of the hijackers.
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 Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has been caught in a controversy over the use of code names by the hijackers in the show. In response, the streaming platform has announced that they will update the opening disclaimer of the series to include the real names of the terrorists along with the code names. The show's authenticity has been defended by casting director Mukesh Chhabra, citing proper research. The series, directed by Anubhav Sinha, is based on the 1999 Indian Airlines flight hijacking and can now be streamed on Netflix.
Anubhav Sinha's latest thriller series, 'IC 814', which premiered on Netflix on August 29, has sparked a major controversy due to alleged name changes of hijackers involved in the Kandahar hijacking incident of 1999. Netizens are upset about the fact that the makers chose to use codenames rather than the real names of the hijackers, as stated by the Union Home Ministry. The series, now available to stream on Netflix, features an ensemble cast including Vijay Varma, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, and Dia Mirza.
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.