IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Twitter Review: 10 tweets to read before watching Vijay Varma-led Netflix series

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As a lifestyle expert with a penchant for quality storytelling and a deep appreciation for Indian cinema, I must say that IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has certainly piqued my interest. Having lived through the events of 1999 myself, I can attest to the impact this incident had on our collective consciousness. To have it portrayed so vividly and authentically by such a talented cast, under the direction of Anubhav Sinha, is nothing short of captivating.

Vijay Varma is currently enjoying a streak of success with multiple hits such as Lust Stories 2, Jaane Jaan, and Murder Mubarak. Recently, he has reappeared on digital platforms with the limited series titled IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, this series is based on a true event, the Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 hijack. Alongside Vijay Varma, the cast includes Manoj Pahwa, Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah, Kumud Mishra, Pankaj Kapur, Patralekha Paul, and other prominent actors. This series had its global premiere on Netflix on August 29, 2024.

If you’re contemplating watching the mini-series then here are some X (formerly Twitter) that you must read:

Many cinephiles voiced their opinions on a microblogging platform about the movie IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, based on real incidents. One user remarked, “#TheKandaharHijack is fantastic. Watching it brings back memories. This event was terrifying in 1999 and all we knew came from news channels. It’s great that this story has been told.”

Another person called the series ‘effective and sharp.’ He wrote in his review, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a must-watch! Vijay Varma and Anubhav Sinha deliver a gripping series that bravely unpacks the truth. Effective and sharp, it’s a powerful reminder of a dark chapter in history. #IC814 #VijayVarma #AnubhavSinha.”

In this review, someone said they thoroughly enjoyed watching “#IC814” on Netflix India, praising its outstanding cast featuring legends of Indian cinema. Every actor delivered an exceptional performance. The direction by Anubhav Sinha was brilliant. The show was fast-paced and kept them on the edge of their seat. They highly recommend it to others. Kudos to Netflix!

One person was impressed by the storyline. “#IC814 Series Was Good,” he penned.

Someone thought that “Manoj Pahwa in the climax negotiation was pure gold.”

As another user mentioned, the creators have done an excellent job with the character selection, as they’ve chosen top-notch actors for #IC814, making it stand out among recent productions.

Several others called the masterpiece ‘gripping’ and slated it as a ‘must-watch’.

Nearly a week ago, Vijay Varma expressed happiness about sharing the screen with senior actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapur. In his long gratitude post, the Darlings actor thanked the filmmaker for giving his the opportunity to work with such ‘cinema gods.’

Will you watch IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack this weekend?

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2024-08-29 22:52