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| Biography | Devi Sharan is an Indian pilot known for his experiences during the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 in December 1999. His actions during the crisis have been documented in various media forms. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Hometown | New Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Navneet |
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| Children | 2 Daughters: Diksha Sharan, Ashna Sharan |
Career
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| Career Highlights | Devi Sharan gained national attention during the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814, where he skillfully managed the crisis while under duress from hijackers. His leadership and quick thinking were pivotal in the negotiation process that followed. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| On 24 December 1999, Devi Sharan was the captain of the Indian Airlines Flight IC 814, which was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu. | |
| The flight was diverted multiple times under threat from the hijackers, including a request for refueling in Amritsar, Punjab. | |
| After negotiating with the hijackers, the plane eventually landed in Dubai before continuing to Kandahar, where the Indian government negotiated the release of hostages. | |
| In 2000, he co-authored a book titled 'Flight into Fear: The Captain’s Story', detailing the hijacking experience. | |
| His experiences have inspired several films, including 'Zameen' (2003) and 'Hijack' (2008), as well as a recent mini-series on Netflix titled 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'. |
