Dia Mirza fulfills dream of collaborating with Vijay Varma
Actress Dia Mirza is gearing up for the release of the upcoming series ‘IC814’ and has showered praise on her co-actor Vijay Varma. The trailer for the series was recently unveiled, giving a glimpse into the intense storyline revolving around the hijack of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 by Pakistani militants from the terrorist group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.
During the Malhar Film Festival, Dia Mirza commended Vijay Varma’s immersive approach towards his role in the series. She lauded his unwavering dedication to portraying the character, mentioning that she was impressed by his commitment as she never saw him break character throughout the shoot. Expressing her admiration, Dia shared, “This guy has stayed in one space for his entire shoot. It was my dream to work with Vijay. On paper, we are part of the same story, but I never saw him at work. I have to find a way to make sure I get to work with him because I’m such a huge fan.”
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, known for his work on acclaimed films like ‘Thappad’, ‘Mulk’, and ‘Article 15’, ‘IC814’ delves into the harrowing events of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking. The hijackers diverted the aircraft to various locations including Amritsar, Lahore, and across the Persian Gulf and Dubai before ultimately landing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, under Taliban control. During the ordeal, the hijackers released some passengers in Dubai but tragically harmed others, including a fatal stabbing.
The motive behind the hijacking was to secure the release of imprisoned Islamist terrorists in India, including Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, Masood Azhar, and Kashmiri militant Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, who have been linked to various terrorist activities over the years. These individuals have been implicated in significant attacks such as the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, 2002 kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, 2016 Pathankot attack, and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Set to premiere on Netflix on September 29, ‘IC814’ promises to offer viewers a gripping narrative that sheds light on the complexities and consequences of terrorism and hostage situations. With a stellar cast led by Dia Mirza and Vijay Varma, the series is poised to captivate audiences with its intense storytelling and powerful performances.
