Controversy Erupts Over 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'

The new Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,' directed by Anubhav Sinha, faces backlash on social media for allegedly altering the names of the terrorists involved in the 1999 hijacking. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra defended the show, stating that proper research was done and the terrorists used nicknames.

The new Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,' directed by Anubhav Sinha, has sparked a social media firestorm. Critics accuse the series of altering the terrorists' names to 'Shankar' and 'Bhola,' a move they claim distorts history and shields the real perpetrators.

Using hashtags #BoycottNetflix, #BoycottBollywood, and #IC814, netizens have expressed outrage, alleging that the series aims to protect terrorists belonging to a specific community. A user called the series a 'vile attempt to rewrite history.'

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra responded by stating that the hijackers used nicknames or fake names in reality. He asserted that the show underwent thorough research and thanked the audience for their support. The series, featuring a star-studded ensemble cast, started streaming on August 29.

(With inputs from agencies.)