Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War is a six-episode war drama directed by Oni Sen that revisits the Kargil War through the Indian Air Force's perspective. Blending intense aerial combat with emotional storytelling, the series highlights the courage and sacrifices of the pilots.
Operation Safed Sagar Story
Set during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar follows the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron as it undertakes dangerous high-altitude combat missions against enemy positions. Alongside the action, the series explores the courage, friendships, sacrifices, and emotional struggles of the pilots and their families, offering a heartfelt tribute without revealing major plot twists.
Social Media Reviews
Operation Safed Sagar has received a positive response on social media, with viewers praising its patriotic narrative, realistic portrayal of the Indian Air Force, and emotionally driven storytelling
Operation Safed Sagar review | A Big Salute to Indian Air Force और Netflix
— Amit Bhatia (@amitbhatia1509) August 7, 2026
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— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) August 7, 2026
Forget everything else this weekend—watch #OperationSafedSagar on #Netflix.????
This isn't just another war drama. It's an emotional, intense and authentic tribute to the heroes of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War.
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Binged this new Netflix series and loved it.✌???? #OperationSafedSagar is an engaging, well-directed war drama about the Kargil War and the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron. What I really appreciated is the absence of unnecessary jingoism.. it focuses on the courage,… pic.twitter.com/pCDdlJc5Bq
— Neeti Roy (@neetiroy) August 7, 2026
Kargil Vijay Diwas || Operation Safed Sagar
— Lovish (@lovish_pandey06) July 26, 2026
The untold stories from the highest battlefield on earth.
To the bravehearts of IAF - we remember 1999 Operation Safed Sagar
When Mirages painted the mountains and the IAF wrote history.. The sky roared. #india #kargil pic.twitter.com/PtyA1DUkg9
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— Shabnam Jahan (@shabnamsehar98) August 7, 2026
REVIEW - OPERATION SAFED SAGAR
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) August 7, 2026
Some stories deserve to be remembered, and Operation Safed Sagar is one of them.
Operation Safed Sagar is a technically accomplished war drama that goes beyond the battlefield. Set during the Kargil War, the series not only captures the intensity… pic.twitter.com/k3jHj8wRF8
Some stories deserve to be seen by the world. ???????? Honouring the courage, sacrifice and spirit of our Kargil heroes through Operation Safed Sagar is a tribute every Indian can be proud of. Jai Hind! ❤️????????#OperationSafedSagar #KargilWar #IndianArmedForces pic.twitter.com/UQvCS94ekB
— rishi (@rishi171256) August 7, 2026
Cast Of Operation Safed Sagar
The series features Siddharth and Jimmy Sheirgill in leading roles, supported by Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, Adil Hussain, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, and Amrita Bagchi.
The political backdrop is strengthened by Vinay Pathak, who portrays Nawaz Sharif, and Manu Rishi Chadha, who plays Pervez Musharraf, adding another dimension to the events surrounding the conflict.
Operation Safed Sagar OTT Release Date And Time
Operation Safed Sagar premiered on Netflix on August 7, 2026. The six-episode war drama became available for streaming from 12:30 p.m. IST in India.
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