# Siddharth thanks Kargil hero’s wife for role in Netflix series 2026-08-10T17:50:47+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Siddharth, who plays Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja in the Netflix war series Operation Safed Sagar, met the real-life hero's wife Alka Ahuja after the show's release. The actor posted pictures on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to narrate the bravery of the IAF officer who was killed in the 1999 Kargil War. Operation Safed Sagar premiered on August 7 to critical and audience acclaim. In an interview, Siddharth said he was trained by IAF veterans, including those who served in the actual mission. He also noted that he no longer waits for roles but produces his own films, citing his last production Chithha as an example. The actor has four releases in the next six months, including his American debut. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com - timesnownews.com Tags: IAF, Indian cinema, Kargil War, Netflix, Operation Safed Sagar, Siddharth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/siddharth-plays-war-hero-in-netflix-series-operation-safed-sagar/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/siddharth-plays-war-hero-in-netflix-series-operation-safed-sagar/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.