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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Turns One With Vijay Varma’s Memes as Director Hails ‘Bingeing’ Boost

Director Anubhav Sinha says Netflix credited the six-part thriller with reviving binge-watching.

Overview

  • Vijay Varma marked the first anniversary by posting a carousel of playful memes drawn from the series on Instagram.
  • Anubhav Sinha shared an anniversary note saying Netflix told him the show “brought bingeing back” and that many viewers finished it twice.
  • The director’s post included behind-the-scenes photos, including Varma in the cockpit and shots with Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and others.
  • The six-episode series premiered on Netflix on August 29, 2024, dramatizing the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814.
  • Varma portrays Captain Devi Sharan and drew praise for an intense performance alongside an ensemble cast.