IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premiered on Netflix on August 29 and opened to unanimous acclaim from the media and viewers. However, as days passed, a section of the viewers raised objections over the code names used by the hijackers in the show. The criticism was that these code names might give an impression that the … Read more
The release of the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has ignited a fierce debate in India, with allegations of historical inaccuracies and potential religious offence. The series, a dramatization of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 by the Pakistan-based terrorist group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, has come under scrutiny for its portrayal of … Read more
Based on true incidents of the infamous Kandahar hijack of Indian airplane passengers, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premiered on Netflix on August 29. Followed its release, the show has been receiving a lot of love from audiences for its authentic and heart touching portrayal of the situation. But what has also garnered attention was … Read more
Kangana Ranaut has voiced strong criticism against the makers of the recently released web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. The show, starring Vijay Varma and directed by Anubhav Sinha, has sparked controversy for its portrayal of the 1999 hijacking incident, particularly for giving the hijackers Hindu names such as ‘Bhola’ and ‘Shankar’. Kangana Ranaut … Read more
The streaming giant Netflix is under scrutiny after its recent web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, sparked controversy over the depiction of the hijackers’ identities. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has summoned the content head of Netflix to appear on Tuesday, September 3, to address the concerns raised. Netflix Head summoned by I … Read more
The recent release of the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has ignited a debate in India, with netizens accusing the show of whitewashing the events of the 1999 Kandahar hijacking. The series, directed by Anubhav Sinha, tells the harrowing tale of the Indian Airlines flight that was hijacked and taken to Afghanistan, sparking … Read more
Curated By: Shobhit Gupta Last Updated: September 01, 2024, 23:56 IST The performances are the backbone of this series. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said that the filmmaker of the series legitimised the criminal intent of the terrorists by furthering their non-Muslim names. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday waded into the ongoing … Read more
Vijay Varma has been receiving an outpour of love and admiration for his powerful portrayal in his recently released streaming series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. His performance, especially as the courageous pilot caught in the midst of the harrowing hijacking, has been a standout, earning praise from both audiences and critics alike. Vijay Varma … Read more
Star Cast: Vijay Varma, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Aditya Srivastava, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Patralekhaa Web Series Review: IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK shines through a taut execution, strong script and the ensemble cast Director: Anubhav Sinha Synopsis:IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK is the story … Read more
Based on one of the most terrifying attacks on Indian citizens was the Kandahar Hijack from 1999 where many innocent lives suffered over a span of week as a flight taking off from Kathmandu was hijacked by militants. Portraying this nightmarish incident on Netflix, Anubhav Sinha is all set for the premiere of his series … Read more
