The recently released web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ on Netflix is making a lot of headlines. People have also appreciated the cast of the series. Comedian Rajeev Thakur is also seen among its best performers. Comedian Rajeev Thakur, seen in the role of a villain in the web series, has been praised. Rajeev Thakur has played the role of a terrorist in this series. In a recent interview, Rajeev said that earlier he did not want to do this film, but only because of Kapil Sharma, it became possible.
Rajeev, who made people laugh by being a comedian on TV, has now shocked his fans by playing the role of a villain in front of the camera. In this series released on Netflix, Rajeev plays the role of a terrorist who hijacks a plane, called ‘Chief’. Rajeev Thakur credited Kapil Sharma for working in this film and said that it was only because of Kapil that I was able to do this film.
The offer was declined
Rajeev Thakur said, “I had already given Kapil Sharma and his team a June date for the US tour and the makers of ‘IC 814’ also wanted the same date, so I refused the makers of the film. After that the casting director Mukesh Chhabra called me and insisted to do the role, but I wanted to do the Kapil Sharma show, so I turned down the offer.
Kapil inspired
Coincidentally, when Kapil came to know about my conversation with Mukesh Chhabra, he asked me about the whole matter. When I told everything to Kapil, he inspired me to do this film. He said I should not waste this opportunity. Kapil said he would postpone the tour until July. After this, I was able to do ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ because of Kapil.
Sometimes used for side rolls
There was a time for Rajeev Thakur when he was playing a side role in ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ on the small screen. He made people laugh a lot with his comedy. Rajeev Kapil Sharma was out of the show after this, but now he has left his mark with his powerful performance in ‘IC 814’ as soon as he entered the world of web series.
Why is there controversy on ‘IC 814’?
At the same time, there is a lot of controversy surrounding ‘IC 814’ after its release. There are allegations against the series released on Netflix that the makers have manipulated the facts and deliberately changed the names of the terrorists.
The series is based on the true story of the hijacked Indian Airlines flight in 1999. Actors like Vijay Verma, Naseeruddin Shah, Patralekha, Pankaj Kapoor, Arvind Swamy, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Anupam Tripathi and Amrita Puri have played important roles in this series.
