Netflix's new series "IC 814," directed by Anubhav Sinha, is receiving praise for its gripping storytelling and powerful performances. The narrative, brought to life by actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Arvind Swamy, and others, has captivated the audience.
However, this series has landed in controversy in India. Some viewers have objected to its depiction of the 1999 IC-814 hijacking incident.
According to some people, the series portrays the terrorists in a soft and humane light, which is associated with several terrorist attacks in India.
On social media, some accounts have criticized the series, calling for a ban on Netflix and urging people to boycott it. They believe that the series normalizes terrorism and targets Hindus. The hashtag #BanNetflix is trending on social media. These critics are urging Ashwini Vaishnav to take action against the series and impose a hefty fine on Netflix.
The controversy deepens with accusations that the series attempts to separate terrorism from religion and changes the names of the terrorists to Hindu names.