A Star-Studded Performance: Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapur Re-ignite the Screen in 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'

Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapur join forces in the Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,' which dramatizes the 1999 Indian Airlines flight hijacking. Both actors expressed mutual admiration and the drive to excel when working together. The series has garnered praise and faced controversy for its portrayal of terrorists.

Veteran stars Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapur have teamed up once more in the Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,' which dramatizes the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814. The series delves into the harrowing event, with Shah portraying Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul and Kapur as Minister of External Affairs Vijaybhan Singh.

Both actors expressed admiration for each other. Shah remarked that working with Kapur pushes him to perform better, describing their collaboration akin to a competitive tennis match. Kapur reciprocated the admiration, stating he always learns something new from Shah's work.

The show has been praised for its storytelling and cast performances, despite facing criticism for its portrayal of terrorists. The series highlights emerging talents discovered through OTT platforms and reflects the growth and acceptance of unconventional narratives in Indian cinema.

(With inputs from agencies.)