Mukesh Chhabra opens up about the extensive casting for Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack 814 : Bollywood News

Based on true incidents of the infamous Kandahar hijack of Indian airplane passengers, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premiered on Netflix on August 29. Followed its release, the show has been receiving a lot of love from audiences for its authentic and heart touching portrayal of the situation. But what has also garnered attention was the extensive ensemble cast of the show and casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently opened up about bringing together such award-winning performers, which not only includes Vijay Varma but also Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swamy, among others.

Mukesh Chhabra opens up about the extensive casting for Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Speaking about what went behind finalizing the cast for the Netflix series, Mukesh Chhabra said, “When casting IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, we focused on creating an inclusive cast that could authentically represent their characters. Vijay Varma brought a fresh, thoughtful approach to his character, while Patralekhaa gave a powerful performance that highlighted her talent.”

He went on to add, “Casting Pankaj Kapur and Naseeruddin Shah for IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack was a highlight of this project. Both are exceptional actors with a history of remarkable performances. Working with them was an incredible experience, and they brought an unmatched depth and authenticity to their roles. They truly did justice to their characters, enhancing the overall impact of the show Aditya Srivastava’s intense role as V K Agarwal truly added to the show’s realism. Each actor, from Dia Mirza as Shalini to Arvind Swamy as DRS contributed uniquely, Manoj Pahwa and Anupam Tripathi also delivered impressive performances, adding further authenticity to the story, making the story come alive in a remarkable way.”

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack also stars Dia Mirza, Patralekha, Kumud Mishra, Aditya Srivastava, Amrita Puri, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rajiv Thakur, Kanwaljit Singh, among others.

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