Siddharth calls being a part of Operation Safed Sagar an 'Unbelievable Privilege'
Mumbai, Aug 10
As Siddharth's latest web series, 'Operation Safed Sagar,' is receiving a lot of love from the audience, he used social media to express his gratitude.
Siddharth took to his official Instagram handle on Monday and uploaded a string of photographs with the cast of the show.
He also dropped a photo with Alka Ahuja, the wife of Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja (Played by Siddharth in the show).
Siddharth's post also included a sincere thank you note for the audience that went, "Operation Safed Sagar - Truly grateful. This honour will stay with me forever. Thank you to each and every person who gave me the strength and understanding to be able to live up to this unbelievable privilege... The makers of OSS and my incredible co-actors and technicians. You have all my love (sic)."
He also thanked Alka Ahuja, saying, "Thank you ALKA Ma'am for letting me be a part of your family. Thank you Kamal ma'am and Tony Sir for your blessings and belief. I am completely overwhelmed. Sqdn Leader Ajay Ahuja Amar Rahe. Jai Hind."
Along with Siddharth, 'Operation Safed Sagar' also features Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, and Amrita Bagchi in key roles, along with others.
Made under the direction of Oni Sen, the series has been jointly created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava.
Backed by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil of Matchbox Shots LLP in collaboration with Mehboob Pal Singh Brar of Feel Good Films, 'Operation Safed Sagar' premiered on Netflix on August 7.
The series has been inspired by the Operation Safed Sagar, a mission carried out by the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War.
The cinematography for the show has been performed by Satyajit Pande, with Micky Sharma as the head of the editing department.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This show has brought back so many emotions. The Kargil War is a chapter every Indian remembers with pride and pain. Siddharth's heartfelt post shows he truly respects the sacrifices of our soldiers. Operation Safed Sagar is a must-watch for every Indian.
Honestly, I was skeptical about another web series on war, but Operation Safed Sagar is brilliantly made. The attention to detail and the emotional depth is impressive. Siddharth's humility in thanking Alka ma'am and the real families shows his character. Well done team! 👏
It's beautiful to see such a heartfelt tribute. Even as someone from abroad, the Kargil story resonates deeply. Siddharth's message shows genuine respect, and it's clear this project was made with a lot of heart and purpose.
The way Siddharth has acknowledged Alka ma'am and the sacrifices of the Ahuja family is truly touching. It's not just a show; it's an honor to the bravehearts who laid down their lives. This is the kind of content we need more of. Jai Hind! 🙏
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the series also shows the strategic failures and political complexities of the Kargil conflict. We must remember our heroes, but we shouldn't shy away from asking tough questions either. That said, Siddharth's respect for the soldiers is heartening.
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