Abhay Verma Meets Real-Life Heroes from Operation Safed Sagar at Golden Arrows 75th Anniversary

Two actors, Siddharth and Abhay Verma, who portrayed Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja and Flying Officer R.S. Dhaliwal in the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar.

Made a memorable appearance at the Golden Arrows' milestone 75th anniversary festivities at Ambala Air Force Station on October 1. The event brought together individuals and veterans who had been featured in the show.

Underscoring the series' mission to shed light on the squadron's storied past.

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Behind the cinematic portrayal of the 1999 Kargil War. A lesser-known chapter of the conflict came to light through a new series on Indian television. The show shed light on the Indian Air Force's key role in the conflict.

A chapter often overlooked in favor of the ground battles. Meanwhile, photographer Abhay Verma captured a poignant moment on social media, sharing intimate portraits of war heroes and their families amidst the celebrations.

"As civilians, to be allowed to share the occasion of 75 years of Sqn 17 Golden Arrows with the Bravehearts and their braver families is an incredible honour. An incredible night, Thank you Universe. Yours Sincerely, Ahuja & Dhali." - Abhay Verma.

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Operation Safed Sagar premiered on Netflix on August 7, 2026. Directed by Oni Sen and created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava. The six-episode series follows the Indian Air Force during the Kargil War and focuses on the Golden Arrows squadron and its fighter pilots.

The production was a major undertaking for Netflix India, contributing more than $24 million to the Indian economy. The team filmed at operational IAF locations in Gwalior. Nal, Chandigarh and Mumbai’s Madh Island, with access to real aircraft and military infrastructure.