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Vijay Varma recalls Captain Devi Sharan's praise for IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack: 'He called and gave me a pat on the back'

Vijay Varma looked back on the praise he received from Captain Devi Sharan for his portrayal in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. The actor revealed that the real-life pilot personally called him to applaud his performance.

August 30, 2025 / 01:01 IST
Vijay Varma received praise from Captain Devi Sharan

Vijay Varma continues to captivate audiences with his stellar performances. He has become one of the most exciting actors of his generation by taking on roles that are both novel and extremely difficult over the years.

His career includes critically acclaimed films and television shows as well as box office successes. One of his many memorable performances is IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, which was released last year.

The series broke the internet and streaming records soon after its release on Netflix, with viewers applauding Vijay's powerful and captivating performance as Captain Devi Sharan.

Vijay has also received praise from Captain Devi Sharan himself. The actor has recently reacted to the praise and said, “But I was happy that Captain Devi Sharan enjoyed the work; he called and gave me a pat on the back. And also, Mrs. Sharan said, 'I know this man more than he knows himself, and I can tell you that you've come very close to him.”

IC 814: The Kandahar is loosely based on the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. The character of Captain Devi Sharan, played by Vijay Varma, perfectly encapsulated a man negotiating unspeakable stress. Bravery and restraint were displayed by the captain, who was torn between negotiating with hijackers and saving lives.

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Vijay did the role justice by deftly striking a balance between courage, duty, and fear. His grounded performance was hailed by both critics and audiences, making it one of his most memorable performances.

On the work front, Vijay has an exciting line-up ahead. He will be next seen in Nagraj Manjule’s Matka King, Gustaakh Ishq, and an upcoming untitled collaboration with Hansal Mehta.

Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 30, 2025 01:00 am

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