Monika Shergill, the content chief of Netflix India, has been called to appear before the government after their series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' received backlash for using only Hindu codenames for the hijackers. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting expressed concern over the portrayal of hijackers and demanded an explanation from Shergill. This development highlights the sensitivity surrounding depicting historical and cultural events in content.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on the OTT series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' for allegedly distorting facts about the real identities of the hijackers. The plea, filed by a farmer and president of Hindu Sena, also seeks to cancel the Central Board of Film Certification certificate and ban the series from public viewing. Meanwhile, the central government has summoned the content head of Netflix India to explain the contentious aspects of the series portraying the 1999 hijack.
The Indian government has summoned Monika Shergill, the content head of Netflix, over the controversy surrounding their recently released series "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack". The series, loosely based on a real-life event, faced backlash for allegedly changing the names of the hijackers. The government has stated that this issue is being taken seriously and that the sentiments of the people should not be harmed in the name of entertainment. The creators of the series have been asked to be responsible and show respect towards the culture and civilization of India.
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.
Netflix India has released the highly-anticipated trailer for the upcoming mini-series, 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', set to stream on August 29. Directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, and more, the series showcases the gripping narrative of the 1999 Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 hijack. The trailer captures the intense tension and chaos as the Indian government tries to negotiate with the hijackers while 188 lives hang in the balance. One of the most gripping moments in the trailer is when the aircraft, low on fuel, goes into a Mayday situation.