OTT: When, where to watch 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'
The much-anticipated trailer for the Netflix series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, directed by Anubhav Sinha, has been released. The series, which is set to premiere on August 29, is based on the real-life incident of the 1999 Kandahar plane hijack. This event is considered one of the longest hijacks in history and had a significant global impact.
Netflix series to depict 1999 Kandahar plane hijack
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack will provide a detailed account of the terrifying incident that occurred on December 24, 1999. As the trailer suggests, it shows both the aviation team and the government's race against time to free the passengers. An Indian Airlines plane en route from Kathmandu to Delhi was hijacked and diverted to Amritsar, Lahore, and finally Kandahar in Afghanistan. The series will depict the ordeal of the approximately 188 passengers who were held hostage for seven days.
Star-studded cast and high anticipation for the series
The series boasts a stellar cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Pankaj Kapur, Kumud Mishra, Patralekhaa, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Pooja Gor. The trailer was shared by the makers on Monday with a caption that read: "A groundbreaking story- 30,000 feet in the air. Based on true events- IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, a limited series, arrives on August 29, only on Netflix!"
