I remained truthful with the script: Anubhav Sinha responds to 'IC 814' controversy
New Delhi: Despite the controversy surrounding his latest web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, director Anubhav Sinha remains confident and grateful. The series has been accused of misrepresenting the religious identity of the five terrorists who hijacked the Indian Airlines flight in 1999. In response, the OTT platform added a disclaimer specifying the real names of the perpetrators.
Sinha, while speaking about the controversy, emphasized that he remains focused on the positive reception the series has received. "Pyaar bahut zyada aa raha hai. All the praise, love, and pats on the back make everything else fade away," Sinha said, adding that he avoids engaging in controversies and prefers to concentrate on his work. He highlighted that the project was intensely researched and that he remained truthful to the script throughout its development, which began in June 2022.
Several survivors have shared their experiences post the release of the show, and Sinha noted that while he hasn't been active online, he is aware of the discussions. He mentioned that, like his previous films Mulk (2018), Thappad (2020), Anek (2022), and Bheed (2023), he approached this project with a purist mindset. "Many are calling this my best work to date, and people are binge-watching it with their families, which I am happy to know from the platform data," he said, expressing his gratitude.
Reflecting on his first web series experience, Sinha admitted that initially, he was concerned about the format being shown on a small screen. However, he said that the overwhelming response, with the series trending in 42 countries, has been gratifying.
Looking ahead, Sinha revealed that he has 4-5 scripts in the pipeline but plans to take a break, possibly at a hill station, to relax before starting afresh.
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If you have a conscience, apologize to the people: R Ashoka slams Yathindra over Nalwadi comparison
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on MLC Dr. Yathindra, demanding that he retract his controversial statement comparing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the late Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Ashoka urged Yathindra to apologize to the people of Karnataka if he had even a shred of conscience and any respect for the Mysuru royal lineage.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Ashoka stated, “Comparing Siddaramaiah to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is nothing short of absurd. Where is Nalwadi, who was bestowed the title of ‘Rajarshi’ by Mahatma Gandhi himself, and where is Siddaramaiah, who has stooped to being a puppet in the hands of fake Gandhis for the sake of power?”
He continued his critique by contrasting the enduring legacy of Nalwadi, remembered fondly by Kannadigas for his people-centric development, with what he termed as Siddaramaiah’s failure to manage Karnataka’s economy, burdening every household with debt.
Ashoka highlighted several stark differences, while Nalwadi built Mysore University over a century ago, Siddaramaiah is shutting down nine universities due to lack of funds. Nalwadi famously sold his family’s gold to build the KRS dam, whereas Siddaramaiah is accused of grabbing 14 sites meant for the public. Nalwadi established Bhadravati Iron & Steel Plant, Sandalwood Soap Factory, and Mysore Paper Mills. In contrast, Ashoka claimed Siddaramaiah's governance drove away industries, investors, and entrepreneurs. Nalwadi pioneered reservations for the backward classes long before it became mainstream. Siddaramaiah, Ashoka alleged, is reducing social justice to a gimmick by sticking labels on doors in the name of surveys.
While acknowledging Yathindra’s emotional attachment to his father, Ashoka emphasized that comparing Siddaramaiah to a visionary like Nalwadi was “laughable, baseless, and a gross insult” to the late king.
In his concluding remarks, Ashoka slammed the government for ignoring farmers’ needs despite an early monsoon. He accused the administration of being caught up in internal power struggles and negligence, forcing farmers into despair. “This government will not be spared from the curse of the farmers,” he warned.
