Netflix Faces Backlash Over ‘IC 814’ Portrayal

Netflix has found itself at the center of controversy due to its portrayal of the IC 814 hijack in the series “IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack.” The portrayal of hijackers as firm and negotiators as weak has sparked outrage. Netflix India’s content head, Monika Shergill, assured the government of a thorough review of future content to align with national sentiments.

The government expressed displeasure over the lack of captions indicating the real names of the hijackers. The show used ‘Bhola’ and ‘Shankar’ as code names, matching a 2000 Home Ministry statement. However, the depiction has been criticized for showing hijackers in a humane light while undermining the negotiators’ role.

The hijack of IC 814, a flight from Kathmandu to Delhi in 1999, ended with the release of three terrorists in exchange for hostages. The controversy has led to strong online reactions, with hashtags like #BoycottNetflix gaining traction. The government emphasized that while creative freedom is valued, it must not distort facts or hurt sentiments.

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