The teaser for Operation Safed Sagar, a war drama inspired by the 1999 Kargil War, has been unveiled at the inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM-25) in New Delhi
Inspired by the Indian Air Force’s real life mission during the Kargil War,the video opens with Siddharth’s voiceover: “No squadron in the history of the Indian Air Force has ever done such a mission. We are the select chosen few.”
It then shows Squadron Leader Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill leading their team Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, and Taaruk Raina toward their aircraft, ready for takeoff. At one point, Jimmy’s character rallies his squadron with the words, “Pakistanis think they can do anything sitting on top, but they are wrong. Now, we will either make history or become one.”
When and where to watch:
Operation Safed Sagar will stream exclusively on Netflix India. While the teaser has already been released, the official release date of the full series is yet to be announced, but it is expected to premiere in 2026.
On Instagram, Netflix India posted, “The world’s highest air operation in history. The highest honour. Watch Operation Safed Sagar, coming soon, only on Netflix.”
Cast
The series features an impressive cast led by Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, and Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, and Arnav Bhasin.
The Kargil War-Inspired Drama
Set during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar tells the story of the real mission by the Indian Air Force to take back key positions captured by enemies across the Line of Control. The title comes from the actual IAF operation that began on May 26, 1999 one of the boldest air missions in Indian military history.
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Directed by Oni Sen, known for Asur, and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, Operation Safed Sagar pays tribute to the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots who risked everything during one of India’s most courageous military operations.
Backed by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, the series has been shot across real IAF bases and includes authentic MiG aircraft along with actual IAF personnel.
