Netflix to provide futuristic drama on ‘Kandahar Hijack Incident!’

Netflix India has announced the release of a new series, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack”, directed by Anubhav Sinha and inspired by actual events

Netflix India has announced the release of a new series, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack”, directed by Anubhav Sinha and inspired by actual events. The six-part series tells the story of the infamous hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 in 1999, which was taken over by five terrorists and flown to multiple cities before landing in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The series features a talented cast, including Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Arvind Swamy, and others. The teaser for the series has been released, giving a glimpse into the intense and thrilling story that will unfold.

The makers aim to retell the “harrowing story of terror, crisis, and heroism” that lasted a week and involved complex negotiations. The series will premiere on Netflix on August 29. Anubhav Sinha, known for his acclaimed films like Mulk, Article 15, and Thappad, has written and co-created the series with Trishant Srivastava. The cast includes Dia Mirza, Patralekhaa, Amrita Puri, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, and Squid Game star Anupam Tripathi. With its talented cast and crew, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” promises to be a gripping and thought-provoking series.