IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack: Season 1

Season overview

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller drama television mini-series directed by Anubhav Sinha. Based on real events, the narrative chronicles the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, which occurred on December 24, 1999. The series depicts the harrowing seven-day ordeal that began when the aircraft was hijacked while en route from Kathmandu to Delhi. As the flight is diverted to Kandahar, a location under Taliban control, the situation evolves into the longest and most alarming aviation crisis in the history of Indian aviation. The plot centers on the high-stakes struggle to secure the safety of 188 lives held captive by five hijackers. Written by Adrian Levy and Trishant Srivastava, the production explores the intense pressure faced by authorities during this prolonged period of terror. The series features a cast including Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, and Arvind Swamy. Produced by Sarita Patil and Sanjay Routray under the Matchbox Shots banner, the drama serves as a detailed examination of the political and human complexities surrounding this significant historical event, focusing on the critical efforts required to resolve the crisis and bring the passengers home safely.