- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
It’s been a year since the gripping series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premiered and took the internet by storm. Marking the milestone, actor Vijay Varma took to his alternate Instagram handle to post a carousel of comical memes made on scenes from the show. He captioned the post, “IC814 turned 1 today so obv we made this (swipe)", check out the post.
The photos feature Varma and co-stars in high-stakes scenes—guns pointed, panic all around—but edited with bows, filters, and captions like “when you're getting hijacked but you're still pookie ” or “me: going through the worst time of my life / mera dost:”, giving fans a light-hearted throwback to a show that was anything but.
Despite the humour, it’s a moment of pride for one of the most exciting actor of this generation. Known for his magnetic screen presence and ability to embody a range of characters, Vijay Varma was lauded for his intense performance in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. With every role, Vijay continues to cement his position as one of the most versatile and dynamic actors in the industry today. From grey-shaded characters to layered leads, his performances reflect a rare depth and authenticity that few can pull off.
The actor now gears up for an exciting slate of projects including Nagraj Manjule’s much-anticipated Matka King, the romantic drama Gustaakh Ishq, and an untitled venture with acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta. Each project promises to show a new facet of Vijay's artistry, and fans can’t wait.
About IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a 2024 Indian crime thriller series based on the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the series features an ensemble cast, including Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Dia Mirza, and Arvind Swamy, with Ninad Kamat as the narrator. The show premiered on Netflix on August 29, 2024 and became the most-watched series on the platform in the first week of September.