Patralekhaa and Anubhav Sinha fall ill during the shoot of Netflix’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack; ‘I also received a tight slap’
Actress Patralekhaa is preparing for the release of her upcoming Netflix series, IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. She recently shared her challenging experience on set, mentioning feeling ‘claustrophobic’ and falling ill, while director Anubhav Sinha was also unwell. She even mentioned, “I also got one tight slap” during shooting.”
Patralekhaa is looking forward to the release of IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. In a News 18 interview, she recently opened up about her intense experience during filming, expressing the sense of confinement inside the aircraft with around 100 people and crew, leaving a lasting impact on her.
She added that the situation was made more difficult as the air conditioning had to be turned off due to sound issues, making the atmosphere even more stifling. Even after completing her scenes, the experience continued to linger, showcasing the demanding nature of the shoot.
The actress revealed that the intense shoot had a toll on her health, taking over a week to fully recover. She mentioned that both she and director Anubhav Sinha fell ill during filming. “It took me over a week to really recover. I fell ill, [Anubhav] sir had a fever. However, at some point, your mind just perseveres. That process was tough. Hopefully, I will never be in a hijack situation, but this felt eerily real,” she stated.
Patralekhaa also discussed the intense action scenes, mentioning receiving a hard slap during filming. She shared that she mentally prepared for it, especially after hearing about Taapsee Pannu being slapped 15 times while shooting Thappad. This mindset helped her push through the challenging sequence.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack explores the real-life hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999, uncovering the unseen heroes, untold stories, and unforgettable moments from that day. Patralekhaa portrays Indrani, an air hostess, while Vijay Varma plays Captain Devi Sharan, the courageous pilot of Flight 814 during the Kandahar hijacking.
The series also stars Dia Mirza, Kumud Mishra, and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles. This six-episode drama is set to premiere on Netflix on August 29, 2024.
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