Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Arnav Bhasin Explores the Human Side of Fighter Pilots
Arnav Bhasin acted as a fighter pilot in Operation Safed Sagar.
To prepare, he visited Air Force stations and watched how officers behaved at work and during relaxed moments.
He learned that pilots are disciplined when doing their jobs but also laugh and talk like everyone else.
He also studied how much training and knowledge are needed to fly fighter aircraft.
Bhasin was impressed that the pilots did not boast about their skills.
He compared their courage and responsibility to that of Formula One drivers.
Sitting inside old MiG aircraft was one of the most memorable parts of his experience.
Viewers connected strongly with his character, Goofy.
Bhasin says he wants to stay focused while pursuing new projects.
Arnav Bhasin played Flying Officer Amit Gupta, known as Goofy, in Operation Safed Sagar.
He visited Air Force stations, observed officers informally and sat inside decommissioned MiG aircraft.
Bhasin said the experience showed him the people behind the military uniform.
He studied the training, examinations, physics, mathematics and knowledge required to become a fighter pilot.
Following the show’s reception, Bhasin plans a Prime Video project while developing his own written project.
- Who
- Actor Arnav Bhasin, who played Flying Officer Amit Gupta, known as Goofy.
- What
- Bhasin described how playing a fighter pilot changed his understanding of military personnel and their lives behind the uniform.
- When
- During the making of Operation Safed Sagar and after the show’s release.
- Where
- At Air Force stations, including inside decommissioned MiG aircraft; the specific locations were not stated.
- Why
- To prepare for his role and understand the human side, discipline and responsibilities of fighter pilots.
- Show
- Operation Safed Sagar
- Actor
- Arnav Bhasin
- Character
- Flying Officer Amit Gupta, also known as Goofy
- Research
- Bhasin visited Air Force stations and observed officers in formal and informal settings.
- Aircraft
- He sat inside MiG aircraft that had been decommissioned.
- Pilot preparation
- He studied the examinations, training, physics, mathematics and knowledge needed to reach the cockpit.
- Upcoming work
- He said his next project is for Prime Video and that he is also writing a project of his own.