IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack" is a riveting upcoming series that marks the debut of acclaimed filmmaker Anubhav Sinha in the realm of OTT content. Known for his impactful films like Thappad and Article 15, Sinha ventures into the digital space to unfold the harrowing true events of the longest hijacking incident in Indian history. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking on December 24, 1999, the series meticulously chronicles the traumatic journey of 188 passengers. En route from Kathmandu to Delhi, the Airbus was commandeered by five masked gunmen who took the plane on a tumultuous journey, stopping at various locations such as Amritsar, Lahore, and Dubai before ultimately landing in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The passengers endured seven days of captivity, oscillating between being on the ground and soaring at 30,000 feet. As Anubhav Sinha brings this gripping tale to the screen, "IC 814" promises to offer viewers a compelling and emotional narrative of survival, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
