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'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'

Who Was Rupin Katyal? IC 814 Hijack’s Tragic Fatality Explained

02 Sep 2024

As the world was ushering in the new millennium, India faced a nightmarish ordeal. While the Y2K bug was a global concern, the country was grappling with the aftermath of the IC 814 hijacking. Over eight tense days, 154 passengers and crew members were held hostage while hijackers demanded the...

Netflix India’s Content Chief Summoned Amid ‘IC 814’ Web Series Controversy

02 Sep 2024

The head of Netflix India, Monika Shergill, has been summoned by the government following a major controversy surrounding the web series "IC 814 - The Kandahar Hijack." The series, based on the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by Pakistan-based terror group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, has sparked outrage on social media...

‘Boycott IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack’: Netizens Say Director ‘Whitewashing’ Viewers

01 Sep 2024

Anubhav Sinha's latest series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, has sparked controversy online. While the series, which chronicles the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, has received critical acclaim for its performances, some viewers have accused it of 'whitewashing' the events. Kandahar flight hijackers' original names:* Ibrahim Athar* Shahid...

Netflix Drops Teaser For Anubhav Sinha’s IC 814: Vijay Varma Leads Star-Studded Cast

03 Aug 2024

Anubhav Sinha is set to make his streaming debut with the highly anticipated series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', premiering on Netflix India on August 29. This thriller is based on the real-life 1999 hijacking of an Indian aircraft by Pakistani militants. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with...