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IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack Trailer: Vijay Varma Leads in Netflix's Gripping New Series
Netflix has just unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming limited series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, set to premiere on August 29. Vijay Varma steps into the shoes of the aircraft's pilot, leading a stellar cast that includes seasoned actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, and Dia Mirza.
Based on the harrowing 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by five Pakistani militants, this six-episode series promises to deliver a gripping and intense portrayal of one of India's most traumatic events.
The two-minute-forty-six-second trailer immerses viewers in the nerve-wracking atmosphere of the hijack, capturing the chaos and fear that engulfed the nation. With 188 passengers on board, the hijackers took control of the aircraft, turning what was supposed to be a routine flight into a week-long nightmare.
Vijay Varma steps into the shoes of the aircraft's pilot, leading a stellar cast that includes seasoned actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, and Dia Mirza. The series is a collaboration between creators Anubhav Sinha and Trishant Srivastava, with Sinha also directing, ensuring a narrative that is both compelling and meticulously detailed.
The hijacking of IC 814 began on December 24, 1999, just 40 minutes after the flight departed from Kathmandu, Nepal, en route to New Delhi. What followed was a tense, seven-day standoff that saw the plane being flown from Amritsar to Lahore, then to Dubai, and finally to Kandahar, Afghanistan, which was under Taliban control at the time. The ordeal ended on December 31, 1999, with all the passengers being released, but only after India agreed to the hijackers' demands.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack draws its narrative from the book Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, providing an authentic and chilling account of the event. As the trailer hints, viewers can expect a series packed with tension, where every second counts as Indian authorities race against time to save the lives of those on board.
With its all-star cast and real-life inspiration, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is shaping up to be one of Netflix's most anticipated releases of the year. Be sure to mark your calendars for August 29—this is one series you won't want to miss.
- PTC PUNJABI
