Vijay Varma starrer IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premieres at IFFM 2024; Anubhav Sinha calls it 'incredibly rewarding'

Based on a true story, the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack marked its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival, Melbourne yesterday, at HOYTS. Attendees were left on the edge of their seats wanting more. Adapted from the book “Flight Into Fear” by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, the series also captures the heart of negotiations, unveiling the intricate diplomacy within Delhi's War Room and the tense exchanges at Kandahar's Negotiation Station.Expressing his gratitude, Anubhav Sinha shares, "Working on IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has been a deep and meaningful journey as we tried to capture the essence of this historical event with authenticity and respect. The team and I are incredibly proud to be able to showcase the first two episodes of the series at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a story of the events that transpired across those seven days and begs viewers to ask - do we truly know all that happened during the incident? It’s incredibly rewarding to witness how the series resonated with viewers and reflected the emotional weight of the thrilling tactical and diplomatic manoeuvres."Adding to this, Matchbox Shots’ Sarita Patil says, “Bringing IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack to the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne was a moment of immense pride for us. This collaboration with Netflix enabled us to create a series that delves into one of the most critical chapters in Indian history, and witnessing the audience's response has reinforced the importance of telling stories that matter. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share this story with such an engaged and thoughtful audience.”Talking about being a part of the series Dia Mirza shares, “We are humbled with all the love we have received from the attendees at the world premiere of our series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. This story is a testament to human willpower and grit as many brave individuals emerged as unexpected heroes when the situation demanded it. Collaborating with visionary storyteller and friend, Anubhav Sinha, my legendary co-stars, Netflix, and our producers have made it possible to bring this true story to audiences worldwide. We are thrilled to bring this powerful story and let audiences peel back the layers to discover something they did not know already.”The series delves into the untold stories, unseen heroes, and unforgettable moments of that fateful day, offering a heart-pumping, thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of the hijack and features an ensemble cast of Vijay Varma, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Patralekhaa, Amrita Puri, Anupam Tripathi, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Rajeev Thakur, and Yashpal Sharma.Produced by Matchbox Shots in association with Benaras Mediaworks, Anubhav Sinha’s directorial streaming debut is inspired by real events launches on August 29.ALSO READ: Vijay Varma shares his experience of meeting the real-life Captain Devi Sharan while training for IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack