Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Manu Rishi Chadha Draws Love and Hate as Musharraf
Manu Rishi Chadha is an actor in a Netflix series called Operation Safed Sagar.
He plays Pervez Musharraf, a former Pakistan army chief.
Many viewers have noticed his performance.
Some people told Chadha they both liked him and disliked the character he played.
Chadha called this feeling “love filled with hate.”
He received long messages from people who were hurt by events in 1999.
Some people from the armed forces also said they were deeply affected.
Chadha said they may find it harder to forgive Musharraf than Pakistan.
Manu Rishi Chadha plays former Pakistan army chief Pervez Musharraf in Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar.
Chadha said the role has brought him both affection and hostility from viewers.
Some people described their reaction as a strange “love filled with hate” for the character.
He received lengthy messages from people deeply hurt by events in 1999.
Chadha said forgiving Pakistan may be easier for some people than forgiving Musharraf, and armed-forces personnel also contacted him.
- Who
- Actor Manu Rishi Chadha, viewers, people from the armed forces, and former Pakistan army chief Pervez Musharraf.
- What
- Chadha discussed the strong and mixed reactions to his portrayal of Musharraf.
- When
- Recently; the reactions relate partly to events in 1999.
- Where
- In the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar and in messages sent to Chadha.
- Why
- Viewers were affected by what happened in 1999 and responded strongly to Musharraf’s character.
- Actor
- Manu Rishi Chadha
- Role
- Pervez Musharraf, former Pakistan army chief
- Series
- Operation Safed Sagar
- Platform
- Netflix
- Audience reaction
- A mixture of affection for Chadha and hostility toward the character
- Historical reference
- Events in 1999
- Additional respondents
- People from the armed forces also messaged Chadha