Operation Safed Sagar Review: Eye In The Sky, Feet On Ground
The six-episode series highlights the Golden Arrows Squadron’s high-altitude sorties and the costly improvisation behind India’s air support mission, critics said.
- On Friday, August 7, 2026, Netflix released Operation Safed Sagar, a limited series recounting the Indian Air Force's historic high-altitude combat missions during the 1999 Kargil War.
- Directed by Oni Sen, the six-episode series explores how the Golden Arrows Squadron navigated impossible odds and unfavourable conditions to secure a decisive victory against Pakistani positions.
- Starring Siddharth as Flight Commander Ajay Ahuja and Jimmy Shergill as Wing Commander B.S. Dhanoa, the series recreates high-altitude operations where pilots shouted "Bombs away!" while flying MiG-21, MiG-23, and MiG-27 fighter jets at altitudes of 16,000 to 18,000 feet.
- Critics awarded the production 3.5/5 stars, praising the authenticity and casting, though some noted the balance between cold strategy and fuzzy emotions in the storytelling isn't always smooth.
- By focusing on "little-known" aspects of the 1999 conflict, the show aims to honor the armed forces' courage while examining the emotional cost of war for families and pilots.
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'Operation Safed Sagar' Review, Discipline And Duty Matter More Than Aerial Spectacle In This Series
Operation Safed Sagar is finally out now on Netflix. It is a show that chooses restraint over noise. Set during the 1999 Kargil conflict, this six-part show shifts focus to the Indian Air Force and the men who flew into impossible altitudes. Directed by Oni Sen, Operation Safed Sagar trades chest-thumping for process, which includes training rooms, briefing tables, and quiet courage. With Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill leading a lived-in ensemble,…
Operation Safed Sagar REVIEW: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill's War Drama Soars In Paying Tribute To Kargil War Heroes
Creators: Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava Director: Oni Sen Story, Screenplay: Sandeep Jain, Nikhil Ravi, Barun Kashyap, Abhijeet Singh Parmar Cast: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk The post Operation Safed Sagar REVIEW: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill’s War Drama Soars In Paying Tribute To Kargil War Heroes appeared first on Bollywood Bubble.
‘Operation Safed Sagar’ series review: Siddharth, Jimmy lend heart to a racy wartime drama
Powered by sincere performances, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ recounts an important chapter from the Kargil war without over-stylising the aerial sequences and focuses more on the urgency of moments
Operation Safed Sagar Review: Jimmy Shergill, Siddharth lead a sincere tale of the IAF's Kargil mission
Operation Safed Sagar is a sincere and authentic retelling of the Indian Air Force's role during the 1999 Kargil War. Led by strong performances from Jimmy Shergill and Siddharth, the Netflix series impresses with gripping aerial combat, emotional storytelling and realistic military detailing.
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