Sukhwinder Singh says his song from 'Operation Safed Sagar' captures the spirit of the brave pilots of the Indian Air Force
Mumbai, July 31
Playback singer Sukhwinder Singh, who has crooned the song 'Dilwaale Dilsaaz Parinde' from the upcoming streaming series 'Operation Safed Sagar', has said that the song captures the spirit of the brave pilots of the Indian Air Force, who chose to rise above fear.
The song is composed and arranged by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics and rap written and performed by Geet Sagar. The song draws on the imagery of birds taking flight, becoming a musical reflection of the pilots who rose above fear and uncertainty, carrying with them a deep sense of duty, brotherhood and an unbreakable connection to the nation.
Talking about the song, Sukhwinder Singh shared, "There is something incredibly moving about singing for a story like Operation Safed Sagar, because beneath the scale of the war and the bravery of our pilots, there is a very human story of courage, friendship and sacrifice. 'Dilwaale Dilsaaz Parinde' captures that spirit of the brave pilots of the Indian Air Force who chose to rise above fear and take flight for something much bigger than themselves. Tremendous composition by Amit Trivedi has given the song a beautiful emotional and musical scale, while Geet Sagar's lyrics and rap bring a very contemporary energy to it".
"At its core, this song is about honoring the Golden Arrows. My hope is that listeners feel their heart and are reminded of their remarkable spirit", he added.
The song has been released under the label of T-Series. 'Operation Safed Sagar' is based on the eponymous combined arms operation by the Indian Air Force, supporting elements of the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil war that was aimed at flushing out regular and irregular troops of the Pakistani Army from vacated Indian Positions in the Kargil sector along the Line of Control. It was the first large-scale use of airpower in the Jammu and Kashmir region since the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
'Operation Safed Sagar' is set to premiere on August 7 on Netflix.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This brings back so many memories of 1999. I was in school during Kargil and the whole country was united in prayer for our soldiers. Sukhwinder Singh ji is right — it's not just about war, it's about the human spirit, courage and sacrifice. Amit Trivedi's music plus Sukhwinder's voice is a killer combo. Proud to be Indian!
Another patriotic song, another web series about our bravery. But I hope they get the facts right and don't dramatize things unnecessarily. Our armed forces deserve respectful depiction, not masala entertainment. Let's wait and watch how the series turns out on August 7.
The line "rise above fear" gives me goosebumps. Our IAF pilots were truly the Golden Arrows — flying at low altitudes in the mountains, risking everything. Sukhwinder Singh ji has sung many powerful numbers but this one seems close to his heart. Respect to all the soldiers and their families! 🙏
Kargil was a defining moment for India. Many of us know someone who served there. Geet Sagar's rap adding a "contemporary energy" is an interesting choice — hoping it doesn't dilute the emotional depth of the song. But yes, Sukhwinder Singh and Amit Trivedi together can only create magic. Looking forward to it!
So many such series are coming out about our military operations. While I appreciate the tribute, I hope the makers remember that the true heroes are the families who lost their loved ones
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