Operation Safed Sagar teaser: Mihir Ahuja, Abhay Verma rain fire from skies in 'world's highest air war'
Mumbai, July 11
The release date for the upcoming military drama series 'Operation Safed Sagar' is finally out along with a new teaser.
The series, which is inspired by the Indian Air Force's role during the 1999 Kargil War and stars Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, is set to premiere on August 7.
Set during the Kargil conflict, the series is based on the Indian Air Force's Operation Safed Sagar and follows the story of the Golden Arrows Squadron. It focuses on the people behind the mission and their role during one of the most challenging operations carried out by the Air Force.
The series is directed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava. Apart from Shergill and Siddharth, the cast also includes Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, and Amrita Bagchi.
On Saturday, Netflix unveiled the teaser for its upcoming military drama. The teaser introduces Mihir Ahuja, Abhay Verma, and Taaruk Raina as young Air Force pilots stepping into the battlefield with determination and resolve. As they prepare for a high-altitude aerial mission, they are guided by experienced officers portrayed by Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, who lead them through the intense challenges of war.
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The first teaser for the upcoming series was unveiled earlier this year as part of Netflix's "Next on Netflix" lineup. The show focuses on the IAF mission known as "Operation Safed Sagar," which took place in 1999. It was the world's highest air operation and played a major role in India's response during the Kargil conflict.
The one-minute, 30-second teaser showed how decisions were made, how pilots trained and adapted, and what they went through during the war. It also gave viewers a glimpse into the personal side of the officers and the cost of serving in such risky situations.
Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films, 'Operation Safed Sagar' will stream on Netflix from August 7.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who has read extensively about the Kargil War, I'm cautiously optimistic. The IAF's role was indeed historic - the highest altitude air combat ever! I just hope they don't overdramatize it. Looking forward to seeing how they portray the squadron dynamics.
Statement: "world's highest air war" - so true! My uncle served in the IAF during Kargil and he still gets emotional talking about it. The conditions were brutal - thin air, extreme cold, and enemy fire from all sides. 😢 Hope this series educates the youth about our real heroes!
Good that Netflix is making this, but why didn't Bollywood produce such a story years ago? Our armed forces deserve better respect from the film industry. The teaser looks good but I hope they don't add unnecessary romance or melodrama. Let the brave pilots' stories speak for themselves!
My father was a ground crew member during Kargil. He always says the real heroes were the pilots who flew Mirage 2000s in those impossible conditions. But no one talks about the logistics - how they maintained aircraft at such altitudes! Hope this series gives proper credit to everyone involved. 🇮🇳
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Indian web series on military themes often become jingoistic without substance. But Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill are fine actors - if they've captured the mental toughness of our pilots, it could be special. Let's keep our fingers crossed! 🤞
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