At a press conference promoting his latest Netflix series, IC 814
The Kandahar Hijack, Director Anubhav Sinha delivered a strong and assertive response.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Director Anubhav Sinha passionately addressed the audience while promoting his latest series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. The event, held in Mumbai alongside the cast, delved into the gripping events of the 1999 hijacking that inspired the show.
Anubhav Sinha loses his temper.
When a reporter inquired about the supposed misrepresentation of facts in the web series, the director initially declined to respond. Despite the host’s persistent attempts to steer the conversation, the director faced repeated calls to clarify the issue. Anubhav finally retorted, “Have you seen the series? Watch it first. I can’t engage with you since you haven’t seen it.” With that, the press conference came to a close.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack features a stellar cast including Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, and Naseeruddin Shah.
The heated debate over IC 814: The Kandahar Hijacking
For those unfamiliar, the release of IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack on August 29 sparked significant debate. Critics have accused the series of ‘whitewashing’ the circumstances surrounding the hijacking. Many viewers expressed that the use of non-Muslim names as code names for the hijackers was offensive and called for a boycott. However, it has been clarified that the names Bhola, Shankar, Doctor, Burger, and Chief were indeed the code names employed by the terrorists.
Following a meeting with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry regarding claims of factual misrepresentation, Netflix has consented to revise the series’ disclaimer to include the actual names of the hijackers.
To assist viewers who may not be aware of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, the initial disclaimer has been revised to feature both the real names and code names of the hijackers. The series incorporates the actual code names utilized during the incident. “India boasts a vibrant storytelling tradition, and we are dedicated to presenting these narratives with genuine authenticity,” stated Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, in a press release.
In light of the IC 814 controversy, government sources reveal that Netflix has committed to ensuring that all upcoming content will be mindful of national sentiments.
IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack is under fire for reportedly altering the identities of the hijackers. On Monday, the head of Netflix India’s content division was called in by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The controversy surrounding Anubhav Sinha’s inaugural OTT series, IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack, continues to escalate. According to an ANI report, the government is treating the situation with utmost seriousness, while the streaming platform has assured that all upcoming content will be mindful of national sentiments. The series faces accusations of misrepresenting the true identities of the hijackers involved.
Consider your actions carefully before misrepresenting anything…
Officials from the government informed the news agency that Netflix has committed to performing a thorough review of its content, ensuring that all upcoming material on its platform will be mindful of and aligned with the feelings of the nation.
They previously stated, “No one is entitled to toy with the feelings of our nation’s people. The rich tapestry of India’s culture and civilization deserves unwavering respect. It’s essential to consider the implications before misrepresenting anything. The government is addressing this matter with utmost seriousness.”
The national government has called upon the head of content at Netflix regarding a series that has sparked controversy due to its portrayal of hijackers, arguing that no one should have the authority to toy with the emotions of the country.
According to official reports, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has called upon the head of content for Netflix India this Tuesday to provide clarification regarding the controversial elements of the series that depicts the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by the Pakistan-based terrorist group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.