The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has summoned Netflix India’s Head of Content for a meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024. This action arises from concerns regarding the portrayal of hijackers in the web series ‘IC814’, which depicts the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in December 1999.
Controversial Depictions
The series has faced significant backlash for allegedly changing the names of the hijackers, which has led to accusations of distortion of historical facts. Critics have argued that the series misrepresents the identities of the hijackers, who were known by aliases during the incident. The names used in the series—Chief, Doctor, Burger, Bhola, and Shankar—are seen as an attempt to obscure their true identities, raising concerns about the potential impact on public perception of the event and its historical context.
Public Reaction
The controversy has sparked a social media outcry, with users calling for a boycott of Netflix and the series itself. The Ministry’s summons is seen as a response to these public concerns and the ongoing debate about the series’ accuracy and representation of sensitive historical events.
Further developments are anticipated following the meeting, as officials seek clarification on the creative decisions made in the series.
