Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Operation Safed Sagar Cast Honors Real Indian Air Force Heroes
A new Netflix show is called Operation Safed Sagar.
It tells the true story of Indian Air Force pilots during the Kargil War.
The pilots flew planes in what is called the world's highest aerial operation.
The actors who play the pilots wanted to be very respectful.
They met real pilots and their families before filming.
One actor, Siddharth, plays a real hero named Ajay Ahuja.
Ajay's wife gave Siddharth Ajay's special pilot badges to keep during the shoot.
Another actor got to sit inside real fighter jets.
The actors say wearing the uniform felt like an incredible privilege.
The show is a heartfelt thank-you to the brave people who flew for India.
Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar is inspired by the Indian Air Force's role in the Kargil War and the world's highest aerial operation.
The series tells the story of the Golden Arrows Squadron and some of the Indian Air Force's youngest fighter pilots.
Siddharth, who plays Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, carried Ahuja's flying patches, sent by his widow Alka Ahuja, throughout the shoot.
Jimmy Shergill, portraying Wing Commander B.S. Dhanoa, filmed for nearly a month inside real MiG aircraft at Naal Air Base in Rajasthan.
The cast spent months preparing by interacting with IAF veterans and their families, with support and guidance from the Indian Air Force.
- Who
- The cast of Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar, including Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Taaruk Raina, Mihir Ahuja and Arnav Bhasin, along with Indian Air Force veterans and their families.
- What
- The making of the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar, which honours the Indian Air Force's role during the Kargil War and the story of the Golden Arrows Squadron.
- When
- Reported on August 11, 2026; the cast underwent months of preparation before and during filming.
- Where
- India, including Naal Air Base in Rajasthan where scenes were shot inside real MiG aircraft; streaming on Netflix.
- Why
- To pay tribute to the real air warriors of the Kargil War and to bring authenticity, emotional depth and scale to one of India's most defining military stories.
- Series
- Operation Safed Sagar
- Platform
- Netflix
- Inspiration
- Indian Air Force's role during the Kargil War and the world's highest aerial operation
- Squadron featured
- Golden Arrows Squadron
- Siddharth's role
- Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja
- Jimmy Shergill's role
- Wing Commander B.S. Dhanoa
- Filming location
- Naal Air Base, Rajasthan (inside MiG aircraft)
- Article source
- BollywoodLife, August 11, 2026