Anubhav Sinha is stepping into the streaming world with his new thriller series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. This series, premiering on Netflix India on August 29, dives into the harrowing true story of the 1999 hijack of an Indian aircraft by Pakistani militants.
The teaser reveals more than just a hijacking; it portrays a national crisis. Indian government officials, portrayed by Pankaj Kapur, Dia Mirza, Manoj Pahwa, and Naseeruddin Shah, spring into action in New Delhi, facing the grave threat posed to the passengers.
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The teaser opens with a routine scene at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Passengers, including the pilot played by Vijay Varma, are preparing for their flight to New Delhi. Things take a dark turn when five masked militants seize control, putting the pilot at gunpoint and assaulting the air hostess. The tension escalates as the hijackers take the plane to Kandahar, Afghanistan, which was then under Taliban control.
Netflix’s Instagram post about the series captures the gravity of the situation. The post shared on the streaming platform’s official Instagram account reads, “188 onboard, and the entire nation held at gunpoint. Based on true events – IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, a limited series, arrives on August 29, only on Netflix!”
Sinha, known for his impactful dramas like Mulk, Thappad, Article 15, and Bheed, makes his streaming debut with this project. He will be reuniting with familiar faces Dia Mirza and Pankaj Kapur, adding to the anticipation. The series is co-produced by Sinha’s banner, Benaras Media Works.
About The 1999 Aircraft Hijack
The real-life hijacking involved an Indian aircraft, IC 814, which was taken over by five militants from the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). The aircraft was forced to land in multiple locations before reaching Kandahar. The event had a profound impact on India’s approach to terrorism and remains a significant moment in recent history.
Interestingly, Vishal Bhardwaj had planned a series on the Kandahar hijack but shelved it after controversies surrounding Prime Video India’s 2021 series Tandav.
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