Kandahar hijack

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack: All You Need To Know About The Controversy Over This Netflix Series

The Kandahar Hijack has become the center of attention after its portrayal of the 1999 IC-814 hijacking sparked discussion. Directed by Anubhav Sinha and based on Captain Devi Sharan’s memoir, the series has prompted reactions from both the government and the public, as well as survivors of the incident.  (Picture credit: Stills from IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack /netflix.com/tudum)

Sep 07, 2024, 22:40 PM IST

DNA: Netflix Controversy -- Why terrorists with Muslim names given Hindu names?

There is a ruckus over the web series IC 814 which spreads misleading facts on the Kandahar hijack.

Sep 04, 2024, 00:14 AM IST

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack- Reel Captain Vijay Varma Meets Real Captain Sharan

Vijay Varma is all geared up for his upcoming series, he has shared pictures with Captain Devi Sharan, expressing his respect for the real-life hero.

Aug 24, 2024, 13:39 PM IST

West Bengal Election 2021: Mamata offered to be exchanged for Kandhar hostages, claims Yashwant Sinha

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who has joined TMC, claimed that Mamata Banerjee had offered herself to be taken as hostage in exchange for passengers of Indian Airlines Flight 814, commonly known as IC 814, which was taken to Afghanistan’s Kandahar by Pakistan-backed hijackers in 1999.

Mar 13, 2021, 18:28 PM IST