Know all the information about Netflix series IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack, which garnered mixed reviews from the watchers and started a boycott trend on Twitter/X
On social media, the Netflix web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, starring Vijay Varma, has ignited controversy. This six-episode drama, which revisits the harrowing 1999 hijacking of an Indian passenger flight, has earned positive reviews from critics for its gripping storytelling but has also drawn sharp criticism for its portrayal of terrorists and the government. Despite these criticisms, IC 814 has also been praised for its strong performances and direction.
Explained why is boycott Netflix web series IC 814 trending on Twitter/X and what is the real names of the hijackers of the Kandahar Flight Hijack
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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a gripping 2024 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller drama mini-series that delves into the harrowing hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999. Directed by Anubhav Sinha and penned by Adrian Levy and Trishant Srivastava, the series is brought to life by producers Sarita Patil and Sanjay Routray under the banners of Matchbox Shots and Benaras Mediaworks.
Why netizens criticized IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack?
Adapted from the book Flight into Fear: A Captainโs Story, the series has sparked significant debate on X (formerly Twitter). A major point of contention revolves around the use of names like “Shankar” and “Bhola” for two of the hijackers, which some viewers have interpreted as an attempt to obscure their true identities, given that all the terrorists were Muslim. Additionally, watchers accused that the show downplayed the role of the ISI and casted the Taliban in a more favorable light.
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it “authentic and to the point,” and one of the best web series this year. OTT Playโs Shubham Kulkarni awarded it 4 stars, appreciating the series for not forcefully creating a hero, and commending Anubhav Sinha for honoring the efforts of all involved in the real-life event. Divya Raje Bhonsale of Mathrubhumi also gave it 4 stars, describing it as a “gripping” portrayal.
The real names of the hijackers were:
Ibrahim Athar
Shahid Akhtar
Sunny Ahmed
Zahoor Mistry
Shakir
Anubhav Sinha hijacker web series IC 814 depicted as:
Bhola
Shankar
People have also slammed the makers for showing one of the air hostess being enamoured by a hijacker and for allegedly showing the terrorists in a good light. The show has been directed by Anubhav Sinha.
Can we Boycott this Hinduphobic film by Netflix & Anubhav Sinha which shows IC814 hijackers named as Bhola & Shankar
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โ Kedar (@shintre_kedar) August 31, 2024
we examine all details about the mini series:
- Genre: Thriller, Drama
- Based on: Flight Into Fear The Captain’s Story (by Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury)
- Written by: Adrian Levy, Trishant Srivastava
- Directed by: Anubhav Sinha
- Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Arvind Swamy
- Country of origin: India
- Original language: Hindi
- No. of seasons: 1
- No. of episodes: 6
- Producers: Sarita Patil, Sanjay Routray
- Original release Network: Netflix
- Release: 29 August 2024