Operation Safed Sagar: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill lead high-octane Kargil war drama on Netflix

Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar war series features Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, detailing the IAF's high-altitude air operation during the 1999 Kargil War. Directed by Oni Sen.

Siddharth; Jimmy Shergill in stills from Operation Safed Sagar

The web series Operation Safed Sagar is a riveting war thriller that will be based on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) key involvement in the 1999 Kargil War and will be formally unveiled by streaming giant Netflix India. According to the release, the series features Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, and Taaruk Raina and promises an accurate and exciting historical story along with a dramatic "First Look" trailer.

First look trailer highlights actors and locations

The trailer provides a breathtakingly stunning first look at the high-stakes military operation. Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, among others, appear in the montage as fighter pilots getting ready for a mission. The teaser cuts back and forth between the dangerous, snow-covered alpine landscape of Kargil and scenes of Indian Air Force men, including a squadron moving on a tarmac.

Importantly, the teaser opens with scenes of hangars and runways filled with Soviet-era fighter planes like the MiG-21 before cutting to thrilling aerial action. Witness the breathtaking takeoff of fighter planes as they soar through the clouds in formation, weave in and out of mountain peaks, and then unleash a tremendous explosion when they drop bombs. Mission details read: "The untold story of courage in the Kargil War" and "The world's highest air operation".

The real "Operation Safed Sagar"

The series focusses on 'Operation Safed Sagar' (Operation White Ocean), an air operation of the Indian Air Force that was part of the larger Kargil War (Operation Vijay). With the help of the ground forces of the Indian Army, the 47-day operation began on May 26, 1999, and involved the use of fighter planes, attack helicopters, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to carry out targeted bombings. Strategically, India wanted to drive Pakistani forces out of high-altitude Indian positions along the Line of Control that they had infiltrated.

Noted for his work in the Asur series, Oni Sen is leading this big endeavour.

Milestone in high-altitude military aviation

Operation Safed Sagar remains a significant milestone in the history of military aviation. The operation tested conventional air power doctrines and pushed the limits of the Indian Air Force's limited warfare capabilities in a high-altitude setting that required creative solutions.

Sen and his crew have accurately captured the heroics, tactical prowess, and logistical challenges that the Indian Air Force faced during this crucial battle, as far as anyone can tell. This pivotal chapter of modern Indian military history was marked by sacrifices and strategic brilliance, and the new series wants to pay dramatic tribute to them.

FAQs:

What is the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar about?

The series is a compelling war drama based on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) pivotal air operation during the 1999 Kargil War (known as 'Operation Vijay'). It focuses specifically on the air mission codenamed 'Operation Safed Sagar' (Operation White Ocean).

Who is starring in the Operation Safed Sagar web series?

The series stars prominent actors including Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, and Taaruk Raina. Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill are featured in uniform as fighter pilots in the first-look video.

Who is directing the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar?

The ambitious project is being directed by Oni Sen, who is acclaimed for his work on the popular psychological thriller series, Asur.

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