On Friday, Dia Mirza took to Instagram to publicly express her gratitude to Anubhav Sinha, the director of the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. Her heartfelt note included behind-the-scenes photos with Sinha, reflecting on her enriching experience working with him.
In her Instagram post, Mirza shared the emotional impact of collaborating with Sinha. “I have been writing this caption in my head for a few days now… still struggling to find the words to describe what it means to work with @anubhavsinhaa,” she wrote. She praised the filmmaker for the opportunity to portray a news editor in the series, stating, “My anubhav (experience) of working with this man has always been so gratifying. Thank you thank you for empowering me Sinha Saab. It is a privilege being a part of your storytelling.”
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Mirza also lauded Sinha’s exceptional skill in managing complex narratives. She noted, “It’s rare to be able to do what he does. To balance the many narratives he does, so judiciously, ably, gently, kindly, intelligently… emotionally.” Her tribute underscores her deep admiration for Sinha’s storytelling prowess.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack marks Anubhav Sinha’s foray into the OTT space. The series dramatizes the harrowing events following the hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight soon after its takeoff from Kathmandu. The show features a distinguished ensemble cast, including Vijay Varma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapur, and Naseeruddin Shah, along with Amrita Puri, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Pooja Gor, Anupam Tripathi, Kanwaljit Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Sushant Singh, and Yashpal Sharma. The series is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Mirza’s expression of gratitude not only highlights her professional relationship with Anubhav Sinha but also reflects her deep appreciation for the craft of storytelling that he embodies. In addition to her role in IC 814, Dia Mirza recently celebrated the re-release of her 2001 romantic drama Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, which featured R. Madhavan and Saif Ali Khan. The film was re-released for a week in PVR and Inox theatres across India on August 30, bringing nostalgic delight to fans.
