Controversy Surrounds Netflix Series 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack'

The Netflix series 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack' has sparked controversy over its depiction of hijackers' code names. Survivor Pooja Kataria claims the controversy is unnecessary, stating that the series accurately represents the 1999 hijacking events. Netflix India has since included both real and code names of the terrorists to address concerns.

The Netflix series 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack' has ignited a debate over the portrayal of the hijackers' identities. A survivor of the 1999 Indian Airlines plane hijacking, Pooja Kataria, described the ongoing controversy as 'needless,' emphasizing that the series stays true to real events.

Kataria, who was on her honeymoon during the hijacking, recounted her experiences, including interactions with a hijacker code-named 'Burger.' Despite the tension, 'Burger' tried to calm the passengers, even playing games and giving Kataria a shawl for her birthday.

The series initially used code names like 'Shankar' and 'Bhola,' leading to claims that it was shielding the terrorists' true identities. In response, Netflix India has updated the series to include both the real and code names of the hijackers to quell the controversy.

(With inputs from agencies.)