The military drama ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ has premiered and is already making waves on X (formerly Twitter). Inspired by the Indian Air Force‘s role during the 1999 Kargil War, the series weaves together intense aerial combat with an emotional core. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Siddharth, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli and Adil Hussain, the show has struck a chord with viewers thanks to its realistic visuals, gripping storytelling and heartfelt performances, with many on social media calling it one of the finest Indian military dramas made for OTT within hours of its release.
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ praised as more than just a war drama
Once the series went live, social media was quickly filled with praise for its scale, authenticity and emotional impact. Many viewers felt ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ is more than just a war drama, calling it a moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War. Fans also liked how the show mixes intense action with real emotion, making it enjoyable even for people who don’t usually watch military dramas. Several also praised the realistic portrayal of fighter pilots and the focus on real operational details rather than just action.
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ cast’s performances win over viewers
Performances have turned out to be one of the show’s biggest talking points, with Siddharth in particular winning over viewers who called him the emotional backbone of the series. One user wrote, “Watched Operation Safed Sagar. Siddharth was the heart of the series. After Rang De Basanti, he moved me again with this performance.” Jimmy Shergill’s turn as Tony has also been widely praised, with fans describing his performance as restrained, commanding and emotionally impactful.
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ hailed as an authentic tribute to IAF heroes
Many reviews have highlighted the series as a respectful and genuine tribute to the courage shown by Indian Air Force personnel during ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. One widely shared review read, “Forget everything else this weekend and watch Operation Safed Sagar on Netflix. This isn’t just another war drama. It’s an emotional, intense and authentic tribute to the heroes of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War. Powerful performances, breathtaking aerial combat and storytelling that will leave you emotional. One of the finest Indian military series ever made.”
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ dubbed ‘Dhurandhar’ of the IAF’s Kargil mission
The show also drew comparisons from several users, who called it the “Dhurandhar of the Indian Air Force’s Kargil mission,” lauding its depiction of India’s military operations and the conflict at large.
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ follows the Golden Arrows Squadron’s Kargil missions
Directed by Oni Sen, ‘Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story’ of the Kargil War is rooted in the Indian Air Force’s historic aerial campaign during the 1999 Kargil War. It follows the elite Golden Arrows Squadron as young fighter pilots take on perilous high-altitude missions across the Himalayas to take out enemy positions. Beyond the intensity of combat, the series also delves into the emotional struggles, sacrifices and personal lives of the officers behind the uniforms. All six episodes are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
