How Rachna Katyal, Widow of IC 814 Hijack Victim Rupin Katyal, Found New Purpose After Tragedy

The series IC814: The Kandahar Hijack has created a major uproar among the audience after its release on the OTT giant Netflix. A section of society accused the makers of the series of intentionally misrepresenting the religious identity of the five hijackers who forcefully took over the Indian Airlines flight in 1999.

Following the controversy, the makers added a disclaimer at the beginning of the series specifying the real names of the criminals. Now, reflecting on the controversy, director Anubhav Sinha has finally addressed the matter. He mentioned that these controversies are something entirely different.

During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Anubhav said, “Pyaar bahut zyada aa raha hai. All the praise, love, and pats on the back make everything else fade away.” He added, “These controversies are something else entirely. I don’t want to play that game, nor do I know how to! I just know how to make a film; it is a very intensely researched project, and we have been working on it since June 2022, remaining truthful to the script.”