Actress Dia Mirza, eagerly awaiting the release of her upcoming series IC814, has expressed her deep admiration for co-star Vijay Varma. The series, which is directed by Anubhav Sinha, dives into the harrowing real-life hijack of Indian Airlines Flight 814 by Pakistani militants, members of the terrorist group Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

Dia Mirza on Vijay Varma's Immersive Acting Approach

At the recent Malhar Film Festival, Dia Mirza revealed her long-held desire to collaborate with Vijay Varma, praising his remarkable dedication to his craft. She shared that during the entire shoot, Varma was so deeply immersed in his character that she never saw him step out of his role. `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,` Mirza said, emphasizing her admiration for Varma's methodical approach.

Plot Overview: The Gripping Story of 'IC814'

IC814 brings to life the intense and terrifying events surrounding the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. The incident occurred shortly after the flight entered Indian airspace, with the hijackers directing the plane to several locations, including Amritsar, Lahore, Dubai, and eventually Kandahar, Afghanistan, then under Taliban control.

The hijackers released 27 of the 176 passengers in Dubai but not before fatally stabbing one and injuring several others. The primary motive behind the hijacking was to secure the release of several Islamist terrorists held in Indian prisons, including Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, Masood Azhar, and Kashmiri militant Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar. These individuals were later implicated in major terrorist attacks, including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and the 2019 Pulwama attack.

Anubhav Sinha's Direction: A Look at the Team Behind 'IC814'

The series IC814 is helmed by acclaimed director Anubhav Sinha, known for his hard-hitting films like Thappad, Mulk, and Article 15. Sinha's expertise in crafting socially relevant narratives adds a layer of depth and intensity to IC814, making it a highly anticipated release.

'IC814' to Premiere on Netflix

Fans of gripping dramas and true-life stories should mark their calendars, as IC814 is set to premiere on Netflix on September 29. The series promises to be a powerful retelling of one of India's most shocking and consequential hijacking incidents, with stellar performances led by Dia Mirza and Vijay Varma.

As the release date approaches, the buzz surrounding IC814 continues to grow, with both Mirza and Varma's performances highly anticipated by viewers and critics alike.