Rajiv Thakur: 'IC 814' 'Chief' distanced himself from the controversy of the series, said - do not know much

Netflix's web series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' was released on august 29 and its best cast includes comedian Rajiv Thakur. His role as a terrorist has garnered a lot of praise for its depth and nuances. In a recent interview, he gave his response to the controversy surrounding the film and said that he did not get much time to prepare for his role.

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Rajiv Thakur addressed the controversies surrounding the 'IC 814: Kandahar Hijack' hijacking. He has admitted to not knowing much about the controversy. Let us tell you that the series has been criticized for misrepresenting the identity of the hijackers. In particular, the controversy has deepened over the use of the names of Bhola and shankar for the two terrorists instead of their real names.

Rajeev Thakur further revealed that his preparation for the role was limited due to time constraints. He admitted that he should have put in more effort in preparation given the importance of the show. Unlike his co-stars, who had read a lot about their characters, rajeev relied on director Anubhav Sinha and the writers' vision to understand his role.

Rajeev Thakur played the role of the mastermind of the 1999 kidnapping, Chief, and has since received appreciable response from his friends and fans. He observed that great acting is often recognized and revealed that he has received a lot of messages from friends and instagram followers praising his role. He said, "When one does good work, it cannot be suppressed. I have received very good responses for my role. My friends and instagram followers have been sending me messages. Some said I looked unrecognizable."