Mumbai: The trailer of Vijay Varma-starrer series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ is now available for the audience. Vijay is seen as a pilot in the film. According to the makers, the “six-episode series immerses you in the harrowing reality faced by passengers and crew trapped at 30,000 feet. With every moment filled with tension, the series follows a relentless team in India racing against time, deciphering the sinister demands of the hijackers and fighting against all odds to ensure the safe return of everyone on board.”
IC-814 was hijacked by five terrorists on 24 December 1999, 40 minutes after taking off from Kathmandu. The plane, carrying around 180 passengers, was held hostage for seven days and flew from Kathmandu to Amritsar and then to Lahore. It refuelled in Lahore and left for Dubai. From Dubai, it headed for Taliban-controlled Kandahar, where all passengers were released on 31 December 2000.
It is an adaptation of the book “Flight Into Fear” by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury.
Speaking about what audiences can expect from the series, Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, said, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a gripping story that chronicles one of the longest hijackings in Indian history and offers a true-to-life account of a colossal international crisis. Directed by master filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, known for his raw, realistic cinema, the series doesn’t just recount the events but immerses you in the emotional maelstrom of a nation gripped by fear, hope and despair. Powerful storytelling, combined with stunning visuals and dazzling performances from a stellar cast, make this a must-watch series.”
Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Pooja Gor, Patralekhaa, Amrita Puri, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Anupam Tripathi, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Rajeev Thakur and Yashpal Sharma are also part of the show.
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ will premiere on Netflix on August 29.
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