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Netflix encourages films for theatrical release if subject merits it, reveals VP: ‘Doing justice to story is important’

Netflix encourages films for theatrical release if subject merits it, reveals VP: ‘Doing justice to story is important’

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When Netflix arrived in India a decade ago and began its original programming, it boasted of the biggest stars. Whether it was Saif Ali Khan in Sacred Games to Emraan Hashmi in Bard of Blood, big names from Bollywood always found a face in Netflix shows and films. However, over the last few years, as smaller slice-of-life shows have increased their ‘population’ on the platform, there has been a marked increase in non-star-led Indian Netflix originals, be it Maamla Legal Hai or Dhindhora. Monika Shergill is the Vice President of Content for Netflix India. Monika Shergill talks about the importance of story The streamer’s 2026 slate – Next on Netflix – brings back both these shows, and adds more titles that are not screaming ‘superstar’, but still have their appeal. Talking about this approach, Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content for Netflix India, spoke to Hindustan Times ahead of the slate launch. “For us, the story has always mattered,” says Monika, talking about Netflix’s approach to greenlighting any project. “The casting has to be story …

Two-Member Netflix Team To Meet I&B Secretary Amid Row Over ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Series

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Last Updated: September 03, 2024, 10:42 IST The series director, Anubhav Sinha, stands accused by the Centre of “normalising a crime against the nation masterminded and facilitated by Pakistan’s ISI”. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Netflix’s latest series, “IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack,” faces backlash for its portrayal of hijackers A two-member team from Netflix is set to meet with the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Tuesday amid a row surrounding the streaming platform’s latest series, IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. The series, which dramatises the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, has faced backlash due to its portrayal of the hijackers, particularly the use of names that some critics argue misrepresent the terrorists’ identities. The I&B Ministry summoned Netflix’s content head, Monika Shergill, following accusations that the series insensitively altered the names of the hijackers to include “Bhola” and “Shankar.” Critics, including political leaders and social media users, have expressed outrage, claiming that this portrayal could distort historical facts and hurt religious sentiments. Earlier, the central government had summoned the content head …