‘Boycott IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack’: Netizens Criticize Anubhav Sinha for Alleged Whitewashing of Terrorists
Controversy Erupts Over Anubhav Sinha's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack; Netizens Upset Over Name Changes and Perceived Whitewashing of Terrorists
Anubhav Sinha’s latest series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, has sparked controversy shortly after its release, with many social media users calling for a boycott. The series, which dramatizes the harrowing 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, has been accused of whitewashing the portrayal of terrorists involved in the incident.
The uproar began after viewers noticed that the names of the terrorists depicted in the series had been changed. While the real hijackers were reportedly named Ibrahim Athar, Shahid Akhtar Sayed, Sunny, Ahmad Qazi, Zahoor Mistry, and Shakir, the series uses fictional names like Bhola, Shankar, Doctor, Burger, and Chief. The show suggests these names are codenames, but this creative choice has not sat well with a segment of the audience.
Critics have praised the series for its gripping narrative and stellar performances by a cast that includes Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, and Arvind Swamy. Despite the positive/Negative reviews, including a , the controversy over the depiction of the terrorists has overshadowed the series’ critical success.
The hashtag #BoycottIC814 has been trending on social media as outraged viewers express their dissatisfaction. They argue that altering the names and perceived whitewashing diminishes the severity of the real-life events and disrespects the victims and their families.
As the debate continues, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack remains a focal point of discussion, raising important questions about the balance between creative storytelling and historical accuracy in dramatizations of real events.
