Netflix takes to the skies with this new Hindi drama series.
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The past few years have seen a renewed interest in Indian films about air warfare – no doubt inspired by Top Gun: Maverick – including 2024 Warrior and 2025 sky forceNow this theme gets the serial treatment with a new Hindi Netflix original show Operation Safed Sagar,
The series is based on a real life military operation During India’s Kargil war with Pakistan in 1999. The high-altitude setting for Operation Safed Sagar (“Operation White Ocean”) provided unique challenges for India’s Air Force and fostered innovations in the country’s air combat capabilities.
Netflix officially announced Operation Safed Sagar At a military event on November 1, 2025, where it was “what promises to happen Netflix’s biggest Indian series of 2026The streamer highlighted the close collaboration with the Indian Air Force that not only ensured accuracy but also enabled the production to be filmed at actual Air Force bases. One notable update since that event is a spelling change from ,Sea, to ,Sea, – a change that is not yet evident in the show’s art assets and catalog listings. The series also received a lot of applause At Netflix’s global Next on Netflix 2026 event (called What’s Next?), where this title was the only Indian release to be showcased, suggesting that the streamer has high expectations for it Score global appeal.
Operation Safed Sagar Created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar ,panchayat) And Kushal Srivastava ,Vodka Diaries) and directed by oni sen ,Asura, Sandeep Jain ,Kota Factory, Nikhil Ravi ,IC 814: Kandahar Hijacking), And Barun Kashyap Are responsible for writing duties. The series is produced by Match Shots LLP ,Scoop) And feel good films,
what is the plot of Operation Safed Sagar,
This way Netflix describes New Historical Series:
Based on the Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar is the story of the 17th Squadron Golden Arrows of the Indian Air Force, who are initially tasked with photo recce missions. But his role changes when Squadron Commander B.S.Dhanoa’s wingman, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, is treacherously killed by the enemy. Dhanoa decides to go against all odds to avenge his death. His squadron turns the tide of the war by leading attacks on Pakistani troops, bombing at heights where no air force in the world has ever operated. At the same time, it is also the story of how these fighter pilots are transformed physically, mentally and socially to go the extra mile and achieve the impossible.
who has been inserted Operation Safed Sagar,
The ensemble cast includes a mix of seasoned performers and emerging talent:
- Siddharth ,Examination,
- jimmy shergill ,chose,
- Abhay Verma ,Munjya,
- Taruk Raina ,mismatch,
- Mihir Ahuja ,Archies,
- Arnav Bhasin ,cubicle,
You can check out more details about Netflix’s upcoming TV and movie slate coming to India in 2026 and beyond in the given link.
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