The Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack continues to spark controversy, but there has been a recent positive development. The show’s disclaimers have been updated to address concerns about the use of code names for terrorists. On September 3, Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, met with the Joint Secretary of the I&B Ministry to discuss these issues and seek a resolution. Amidst this ongoing dispute, former hostage Pooja Kataria has revealed troubling new details about the hijacking. She shared that the terrorists used Hindu codenames like 'Bhola' and 'Shankar,' and that they played 'Antakshari' during the ordeal, as depicted in the series. Kataria’s disclosures add a disturbing layer to the narrative of the 1999 hijacking, offering a chilling insight into the traumatic events that unfolded. She even suggested that "Entertainment hai uske hisaab se dekhna chahiye" (Entertainment should be viewed according to one’s perspective) response to the ongoing Netflix controversy. ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Row: Netflix Updates Opening Disclaimer of Vijay Varma’s Web Series With Real and Code Names of Hijackers.
Netflix’s Disclaimer for ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’
Pooja Kataria, the survivor of the IC 814 hijacking, has recently shared the chilling details of her ordeal on the ill-fated Indian Airlines flight. At the time of the hijacking, Pooja and her husband Rakesh were a newlywed couple, fresh from their honeymoon in Nepal. Their joyous return turned into a nightmare as they faced the terror of the hijacking, a harrowing experience that would forever mark their lives. She said to ANI, "Chandigarh | Following Netflix’s ‘IC 814’ controversy, Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC-814 Kandahar hijacking says, "There were 5 terrorists on board the aircraft. Half an hour after the flight took off the terrorists declared that the flight was hijacked. We were nervous. We were asked to keep our heads down. We didn't even know we were in Kandahar. People were having panic attacks, so one of the terrorists named 'Burger', who had a friendly approach, helped people, and made them play 'Antakshari'. Terrorist 'Doctor' gave a lot of speeches on converting to Islam. There other terrorists were named 'Bhola' & 'Shankar'. The series was made for entertainment purposes, I don't know why people are getting offended...Maybe the (Indian) govt could have tried a commando attack on the aircraft in Amritsar, then then it could not have flown outside India .." ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’: Pissed Netizens Trend #BoycottNetflix Over Anubhav Sinha’s Series Naming Terrorists ‘Bhola’ and ‘Shankar’, but Here’s What Actually Happened!.
Pooja Kataria Shares IC 814 Hijack Incident
#WATCH | Chandigarh | Following Netflix’s ‘IC 814’ controversy, Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC-814 Kandahar hijacking says, "There were 5 terrorists on board the aircraft. Half an hour after the flight took off the terrorists declared that the flight was hijacked. We were… pic.twitter.com/r2EXgHm2bA
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2024
Pooja Kataria Shares More Details About IC 814 Hijack
Lately, there's been a social media uproar over the use of aliases instead of the real names of terrorists, with netizens and celebrities alike voicing their frustration. The debate centres on whether obscuring these individuals' identities is a disservice to public awareness and accountability. Critics argue that using aliases only adds to the confusion and hampers transparency, while supporters suggest it might protect privacy or aid in ongoing investigations. Regardless of the stance, it’s clear that this issue has sparked significant debate and driven a surge of opinions online.
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