Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Abhay Verma Says Operation Safed Sagar Deepened His Gratitude
Abhay Verma acts as an Indian Air Force officer in a series called “Operation Safed Sagar.”
The show is about an important operation during the 1999 Kargil war.
Verma was only one year old when the war ended on July 26, 1999.
He said he learned about the war in school but did not remember it himself.
After studying the operation for the series, he said he felt humbled.
He also felt thankful for the soldiers and their families who made sacrifices.
Verma said this gratitude extended to everyday blessings, such as water and air conditioning.
The series can be watched on Netflix.
Abhay Verma plays Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal in the streaming series “Operation Safed Sagar.”
The actor said learning about the Indian Air Force operation humbled him and made him more grateful.
Operation Safed Sagar supported the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil war along the Line of Control.
Verma said he was one year old when India won the Kargil war on July 26, 1999.
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
- Who
- Actor Abhay Verma, who plays Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal, discussed the series and the operation it portrays.
- What
- Verma said learning about Operation Safed Sagar humbled him and increased his gratitude toward Indian soldiers, their families, and everyday blessings.
- When
- The operation took place during the 1999 Kargil war, which ended on July 26, 1999; Verma spoke after the series’ release.
- Where
- The operation took place in the Kargil sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Verma said understanding the sacrifices made by Indian Air Force and Army personnel changed how he viewed his country and daily life.
- Actor
- Abhay Verma
- Series
- Operation Safed Sagar
- Character
- Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal
- Operation period
- 1999 Kargil war
- Date Kargil war ended
- July 26, 1999
- Forces involved
- Indian Air Force, supporting elements of the Indian Army
- Streaming platform
- Netflix