A segment of the public and the indian government are actively criticizing Netflix for their online series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. The depiction of terrorists using Hindu codenames rather than their own identities, which many Hindus considered insulting, was the source of the issue. social media reacted negatively to this, with several urging others to boycott Netflix for supposedly demeaning the Hindu community. In reaction, the true identities of the terrorists responsible for the 1999 hijacking of indian Airlines Flight 814 were added to Netflix's opening credits for the series.

The real identities were inserted for viewers' clarification, however the firm said that the codenames used in the series were based on those used during the actual event. The series has not been altered other than this update. Some, however, are still not content with Netflix's reaction, claiming that the show still doesn't adequately address their issues—for example, by emphasizing Pakistan's ISI's involvement in the hijacking.
 
This group believes that the cbi chargesheet, which named ISI as the main offender, should be mentioned in a frame at the conclusion of the series. They contend that the show would still be propaganda in the absence of this inclusion. Their annoyance is increased by the knowledge that Netflix will just alter the disclaimer and go on broadcasting the program uncensored or with little changes. They are angry that the current Modi government hasn't taken further action against the series because they feel it still presents the bjp government as having responded to the terrorists in a weak manner.
 
In actuality, it appears pointless and even ridiculous for the indian government to become involved in disputes such as the one involving IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. Concentrating on a web series seems insignificant in a nation confronted with far more pressing issues. The government's hypocritical stance: it backs propaganda-filled movies like The kerala Story and The kashmir Files, but won't let a show that calls attention to its previous shameful acts.
 
In addition to being inappropriate, this type of government interference may violate someone's right to free speech as it seems to stifle original ideas that contradict the official line of thinking. It's interesting to see that IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has become quite well-known. Unintentionally, the controversy and outrage surrounding the series have increased its prominence and piqued people's interest in watching it. Paradoxically, the people who opposed the show have contributed to its growing viewership. If the online series surpasses all past Netflix audience records, it would not be shocking.
 
 
 
 
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G GOWTHAM

08/09/2024 10:14 AM