Netflix Team to Meet I&B Secretary Amid Controversy Over ‘IC-814’ Series
New Delhi, September 3, 2024 – Following the ongoing debate around their forthcoming series, “IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack,” a two-member Netflix team is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). Scheduled for later this week, the conference seeks to answer questions expressed by several stakeholders on the way delicate historical events are portrayed in the show.
The 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 is dramatized in the series, sparking debate
Critics say the show may mislead facts and damage victims. This high-level debate is needed since the I&B Ministry has received several public and private complaints.
Netflix’s Response
Maintaining that the show is a work of fiction motivated by actual events, Netflix has been created with great regard for the victims and their families.
The massive streaming company has shown its readiness to work with authorities to guarantee that the material is suitable and sensitive to the historical background.
The Netflix team is expected to provide their viewpoint on the show and go over any changes or disclaimers that might be included to allay issues during the conference. The I&B Secretary will probably list the expectations of the government and the actions Netflix should take to follow Indian rules.
Depending on the conflict, the public has answered differently
While some support filmmakers’ creative freedom, others believe particular historical events should be handled more gently and sensibly.
Thanks to hashtags like #Boycott IC814, social media conversations have surged.
The result of the conference might establish a standard for how sensitive historical material from India is handled on streaming channels.
Following the conference, both Netflix and the I&B Ministry are scheduled to make remarks adding further clarification on the direction of the “IC-814” series.
