Netflix recently announced that Operation Safed Sagar, its upcoming military drama inspired by one of the Indian Air Force’s most challenging wartime operations, will premiere globally on August 7. Set against the backdrop of the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar tells an untold story of the Golden Arrows Squadron who defied impossible odds. Focusing on the people behind the operation, the series shines a light on their courage, sacrifice and spirit in defining this significant chapter of modern Indian military history.

 

Directed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, the series stars Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin and Amrita Bagchi. Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, “At Netflix, we are committed to championing bold, original stories. Operation Safed Sagar, inspired by the Indian Air Force's role in the Kargil War, is a first-of-its-kind series that pays tribute to the courage, camaraderie and sacrifice of The Golden Arrows. It takes audiences into the world of Air Force pilots—their lives, bravery and split-second decisions to protect the nation. With director Oni Sen, a talented creative team, and Matchbox Shots, we're proud to bring this authentic, cinematic story to life.” Operation Safed Sagar premieres August 7, only on Netflix.