IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack trailer: Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swamy set to present gripping story of India’s longest plane hijacking

At the time of the hijacking, around 190 people were on board, including passengers, crew members and militants. The 176-second trailer offers glimpses of the series, showing the dramatic events inside the aircraft and the efforts unfolding outside to save everyone. The show stars Vijay Varma as the pilot, alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, and Dia Mirza, among others. It is created by Anubhav Sinha and Trishant Srivastava, with Sinha at the helm.

“What’s more important? History that’s read years from now? Or our people trapped on IC 814?” Swamy asks, setting the tone for a mission determined to save everyone. However, the task is complicated as the militants continuously demand the plane be flown to various locations. According to reports, the aircraft, which remained hostage for seven days, flew from Kathmandu to Amritsar, then to Lahore, where it was refuelled, then to Dubai and finally to Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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The fate of everyone on board rests in the hands of the pilot and those making extraordinary efforts on the ground. Varma’s wife confidently tells the media, “My husband will come back, but only after he brings everyone home safely,” instilling confidence in the viewers. “When you love your job, nothing feels like work. You feel responsible,” Varma says, setting the stage for a thrilling ride.

“Remember to think a thousand times before you take a life, but don’t think once before you save one,” Kapur tells an official, emphasising the mission to ensure everyone’s safety.

The six-episode series tells the harrowing story of terror, crisis, and heroism as it chronicles the fear faced by passengers and crew trapped at 30,000 feet. “It follows a relentless team in India racing against time, deciphering the hijackers’ ominous demands, and fighting against the odds to ensure the safe return of everyone on board,” reads the synopsis released by the series’ team during the unveiling of its teaser. IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is set to release on August 29.