In recent news, the web series ‘IC 814 Kandahar Hijack’ currently available on Netflix has sparked controversy for its depiction of terrorists with Hindu names. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the series delves into the harrowing events of the IC 814 Kandahar flight hijack in 1999. This portrayal has raised debates about artistic liberties and historical accuracy.
Interestingly, this is not the first time that the theme of plane hijackings has been explored in movies and series. Films like ‘Hijack’ (2008) on Netflix, ‘Bell Bottom’ (1980) on Amazon Prime Video, and ‘Neerja’ (2016) on Disney Plus Hotstar have also captured the dramatic narratives of such incidents.
‘Bell Bottom,’ starring Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Vaani Kapoor, Zain Khan Durrani, and Momita Moitra, revisits a true event from 1980 involving a plane hijack. The film provides a cinematic retelling of the passengers’ ordeal during the crisis.
On the other hand, ‘Neerja,’ featuring Sonam Kapoor and Shabana Azmi, pays homage to the courageous Neerja Bhanot, an air hostess who sacrificed her life to save passengers during the Pan Am Flight 73 hijacking in 1986.
The film ‘Hijack’ starring Shiny Ahuja and Esha Deol, directed by Krunal Shivdasani, focuses on the Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijack where terrorists took control of a plane in Dubai.
Moreover, other notable films like ‘Gaganam,’ ‘IB71,’ ‘Chor Nikhale Ka Bhaga,’ ‘Yodha,’ and ‘Zameen’ have also explored themes related to plane hijackings, showcasing diverse perspectives on these intense and gripping events.
As viewers engage with these narratives, discussions on the portrayal of sensitive subjects like terrorism and hijackings continue to evolve, highlighting the intersection of art, history, and public discourse in the realm of entertainment.
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