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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On December 24, 1999, a flight traveling from Kathmandu, Nepal to Delhi fell victim to a hijacking orchestrated by Pakistani terrorists. With 190 passengers onboard, the flight, known as ‘IC 814’, made stops in Amritsar, Lahore, and Dubai before landing in Kandahar, Afghanistan on December 25. The hijackers demanded the release of Pakistani terrorists held in Indian jails, a traumatic event that inspired the creation of the web series ‘IC814: The Kandahar Hijack’.

The series has come under fire for altering the names of the terrorists involved in the hijacking, portraying them as Bhola and Shankar instead of their actual identities. This deviation from reality has not been well-received by viewers, who feel that it disrespects the sentiments of Hindus. Director Anubhav Sinha and Netflix’s content chief have been called upon to explain the rationale behind this decision, leading to further scrutiny and demands for clarity from the public.

Amidst the ongoing controversy, the hashtag ‘Boycott Bollywood’ has resurfaced on social media, reflecting the discontent among netizens and raising questions about the portrayal of sensitive historical events in entertainment media.

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