Manoj Pahwa , renowned for his compelling performances, recently shared an intriguing encounter that underscores the impact of his latest role in the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack . The series directed by Anubhav Sinha , dramatizes the harrowing events when Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked by five armed men shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu. The aircraft was diverted to multiple locations before being taken to Kandahar, where a tense standoff ensued.
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In his interview with India Today, Pahwa recounted how surprised he was by the immediate recognition and appreciation from fans in a flight. “There were a few families behind me and they said, ‘Sir, you are also on this flight. If this gets .