Vijay Varma is known for his acting prowess and has proved himself in various projects including Gully Boy, Darlings, and Mirzapur, among other projects. The actor is known for his sharp performances and for getting into the skin of his characters. Varma is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming show - IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. He will be seen playing the role of the real-life hero - Captain Devi Sharan and while he is ready to impress the viewers once again with his performance, Varma finds himself face-to-face with Captain Sharan himself.

Reel Captain Vijay Verma meets real Captain Sharan

Taking to his social media account, Vijay Varma shared a heartfelt note as he recollected meeting the pilot for the first time. He also shared how he was taken in by his simplicity despite being a part of a brave event. 

Sharing pictures with him on Instagram, Vijay wrote in the caption, "Real and Reel Captain Sharan. When I first met captain.. I was taken in by his pleasant smile and his simplicity.. and then I saw a scar on his neck.. I asked him about it.. he simply and politely said “woh hijackers ki gun 7 din tak yahi ragadti rahi toh wound ho gaya tha jo heal nahi hua” I froze. He smiled." 

He further mentioned how honoured he felt meeting the Captain and portraying him on screen. "I knew I was talking to a real life hero. It was such a huge honour to get to depict Captain Devi Sharan on screen. His efforts to save lives amidst chaos and dread is truly inspiring! A tale of resilience and honour.. of critical thinking and duty.. of patience and hope and most of all.. bravery. We salute you captain. IC814 streaming on Netflix from 29th august."

Set to release on Netflix, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is based on real-life events. In December 1999, an Indian Airlines Airbus A3000 en route from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India was hijacked. The hijackers demanded that the plane be flown to several locations, after it finally landed in Kandahar, Afghanistan (which was under the control of the Taliban). The show will take us to the tough challenges faced by the entire country during this tough time promising to be a gripping narrative. 

When and where to watch IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack?

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is set to release on Netflix on 29th August. 

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