Operation Safed Sagar: Mihir Ahuja spills secrets about first interaction with IAF officer he plays in series

Mihir Ahuja, who recently appeared in the Zee5 series Shabad: Reet Aur Riwaaz, is now prepping for his next, Operation Safed Sagar. The actor has shared a candid moment about the character he plays in the upcoming Netflix series. He revealed what his first interaction with the IAF officer he plays on screen was like, and it is unlike what you expected.

What did Mihir Ahuja share about his first interaction with IAF officer he plays in Operation Safed Sagar?

Mihir Ahuja plays the role of retired IAF officer Bal Reddy in Operation Safed Sagar. While speaking to Mid-Day, the actor shared, “People call him Baldy. I spoke to him over a call, and it was an [unbelievable] moment.”

The actors and the officers both appeared at the recently held trailer launch. Speaking of it, Mihir shared, “We were with all the real-life [officers] on the stage. It’s amazing to be in their presence and listen to their stories. They lived that life, went to a war, and their family members did not even know whether they would come back!” The actor, who was a part of Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, called it a ‘euphoric’ moment and stated that he gets chills just thinking about sharing the stage with them.

What is Operation Safed Sagar all about?

Featuring Siddharth and Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead roles, Operation Safed Sagar is based on the real-life Indian Air Force mission which was carried out during 1999 Kargil War. Siddharth is seen in the role of Flight Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja. Apart from Mihir Ahuja, Siddharth and Jimmy Sheirgill, Munjya actor Abhay Verma is seen in the leading role in the series. The series also features Dia Mirza, Adil Hussain, Arnav Bhasin, Amrita Bagchi and Taaruk Raina. It is scheduled for Netflix release this year.

Operation Safed Sagar FAQs:

Q: Is Operation Safed Sagar based on a true story?

A: Yes, Operation Safed Sagar is rooted in true events and inspired by the actual aerial campaign launched by the IAF on May 26, 1999. To ensure historical and technical accuracy, the production was developed with the official support and collaboration of the Indian Air Force.

Q: Who is in the cast of the Operation Safed Sagar series?

A: Operation Safed Sagar features a large ensemble cast led by Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. They are joined by Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, and Amrita Bagchi.

Q: When is the release date for Operation Safed Sagar on Netflix?

A: While an exact global premiere date has not been officially confirmed by Netflix, Operation Safed Sagar is slated for release in 2026. Some industry reports suggest a potential launch around March 18, 2026, as part of the "Next on Netflix" 2026 lineup.