🎬 1. What’s the show about?
- The series is inspired by the real-life mission by the indian air Force (IAF) during the 1999 Kargil war — code-named “Operation Safed Sagar”.
- It aims to depict “the world’s highest air operation in history” and the bravery of the IAF pilots taking on extreme conditions.
- Shooting was done at real IAF bases, they used MiG aircraft and real IAF personnel for authenticity.
🎭 2. Who’s in the cast & crew?
- Lead actors: siddharth and jimmy Shergill.
- Also starring: Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin.
- Created by: Abhijeet Singh Parmar & Kushal Srivastava.
- Directed by: Oni Sen.
- Produced by: Matchbox Shots & Feel Good Films, in collaboration with the indian air Force.
📺 3. Where will you watch it?
- The series will stream exclusively on Netflix.
- The official first-look and announcement confirm Netflix as the platform
🗓️ 4. When will it release?
- The exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet.
- It is expected in 2026 on Netflix.
🎥 5. Why this project matters
- It brings to light a lesser-known chapter of the Kargil war — focusing on the IAF’s high-altitude air operations.
- High production value: real air-force bases, real aircraft and personnel — helping build authenticity and scale.
- Patriotic and dramatic: It isn’t just about battle scenes, but about courage, brotherhood and sacrifice.
✅ 6. Must-see if you’re into…
- War dramas based on true events
- Military aviation, high-altitude operations
- Indian series with big scale and ensemble cast
- Stories of heroism and national pride
🔍 7. What to check & watch for
- Watch the teaser to get the feel of the show: released at the inaugural two-day marathon event.
- Keep an eye out for the release date announcement — “coming in 2026” is broad, so set a reminder when Netflix announces.
- Region availability: Since you’re in india (Chennai, tamil Nadu), Netflix india should have it. For overseas viewers, check the region-rights.
- Definitely check if you need a sub-plan on Netflix or whether all episodes drop at once (many series do)
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