The series, inspired by the book *Flight into Fear: The Captain's Story* by journalist Srinjoy Chowdhury and Captain Devi Sharan, has faced severe backlash on social media. Viewers have accused the creators of distorting historical facts by altering the names of the four hijackers involved in the incident. Instead of using the actual names, the series refers to the hijackers as Chief, Doctor, Burger, Bhola, and Shankar.
Critics, including BJP's social media head, Amit Malviya, have condemned this change, labeling it as an intentional misrepresentation aimed at misleading the public. The series has sparked heated discussions online, with hashtags like #IC814 and #BoycottNetflix trending, as users express their displeasure over the perceived historical inaccuracies.
Netflix's content head is expected to appear before ministry officials to address these concerns. The outcome of this meeting may have significant implications for the series and its reception in India. The I&B Ministry's intervention highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the portrayal of real-life events in popular media.