In a recent video titled “IC814 Is Drawing The Ire Of Several Analyst For What They Call Whitewashing Of The ISI & Pak Terror,” Defence Analyst Abhijit Iyer Mitra expresses his frustration over what he believes to be a misrepresentation of facts by a filmmaker in order to cater to what he describes as the Pakistani narrative.
Mitra argues that the film in question, IC814, whitewashes the role of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistani terror groups in various incidents of terrorism. He accuses the filmmaker of downplaying the involvement of these entities in acts of violence and painting them in a more positive light than they deserve.
The video has drawn criticism from several analysts who share Mitra’s concerns about the portrayal of Pakistan and its intelligence agencies in the film. They believe that by glossing over the atrocities committed by these parties, the film is perpetuating a dangerous narrative that seeks to justify acts of terrorism and violence.
Overall, the video highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the representation of terrorism and its perpetrators in popular media. The allegations of whitewashing by Mitra and others serve as a reminder of the importance of accurately portraying the realities of terrorism and not giving a platform to those who seek to distort the truth for their own agendas.
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Video “IC814 Is Drawing The Ire Of Several Analyst For What They Call Whitewashing Of The ISI & Pak Terror” was uploaded on 09/04/2024 to Youtube Channel The Free Press Journal
Series based on past events should be evaluated primarily on factual grounds rather than through the lens of contemporary perspectives, which are often influenced by hyper-nationalism. This black-and-white approach hinders our understanding of complex realities.
The series' portrayal of terrorists using code names like 'Doctor,' 'Bhola,' 'Burger,' and 'Shankar' aligns with documented facts, reportedly listed on a government website, possibly the Ministry of External Affairs.
While I found the series to be decent, it didn't reach the quality of 'Patal Lok' or 'Family Man.' The hype surrounding it was excessive.
Veer Sanghvi's article in The Print highlights several instances where the series failed to accurately depict the involvement of the ISI.
Given these factors, it's essential to understand the filmmakers' research methods and how Anubhav chose to portray the real-life experiences of the hostages. While creative liberties are acceptable, it's crucial to avoid distorting facts. The disappointment expressed by Mr. Sharma, chief steward , suggests that the series may have been rushed and lacked sufficient research