What’s New About Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill’s ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ at the Inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon?
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Mumbai, Nov 2 (NationPress) The creators of “Operation Safed Sagar,” featuring Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill, introduced the film during the inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025.
This event honored the bravery and spirit of the Indian Air Force, providing a perfect occasion to launch this patriotic narrative. Netflix presented its upcoming series Operation Safed Sagar, an ambitious portrayal of the Indian Air Force’s pivotal contributions during the Kargil War at the inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) held in New Delhi. The marathon took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and saw participation from active personnel, veterans, dignitaries—including Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff—media representatives, and thousands of civilians uniting to honor the essence of the Indian Air Force.
Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel-Good Films, and developed with the assistance of the Indian Air Force, “Operation Safed Sagar” is inspired by real-life events. It narrates the journey of IAF pilots who went above and beyond their limits to undertake a perilous mission defending their homeland. The series features Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, and Arnav Bhasin, among others.
During the event, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh remarked, “I am thrilled to see 12,000 individuals participate in this marathon in Delhi, which was also held simultaneously at 46 locations. I extend my congratulations to Netflix for the launch of Operation Safed Sagar. This was an aerial confrontation at the highest altitudes, and the Indian Air Force displayed exceptional professionalism in reaching the Kargil heights.”
Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, stated, “We are honored to unveil Operation Safed Sagar today—a narrative that transcends the battlefield. It’s about the valor, camaraderie, and patriotism of those who went to great lengths to safeguard our nation. We are immensely thankful to the Indian Air Force for their trust and support for this series, inspired by their extraordinary role in the Kargil War.”
“Operation Safed Sagar,” filmed extensively at operational Indian Air Force bases, is set to premiere on Netflix in 2026.