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Siddharth plays war hero in Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar
Siddharth stars as Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja in the Netflix war drama series Operation Safed Sagar, set during the 1999 Kargil conflict. The Deccan Chronicle reports that the actor trained with IAF…
The Story in Brief
Siddharth stars as Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja in the Netflix war drama series Operation Safed Sagar, set during the 1999 Kargil conflict. The Deccan Chronicle reports that the actor trained with IAF veterans, including some who served in the actual operation, to ensure authenticity in every shot and dialogue. The series, directed by Oni Sen, is produced with IAF cooperation from the start.
Siddharth, who works across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, said he no longer waits for work but produces stories that excite him, citing his last production Chithha. He has four releases in the next six months, including an American debut, and is filming four projects in three languages. The actor said he does not take box office results too seriously, focusing instead on improving with each role.
The Indian Opinion
The interview trots out the usual script about actors 'not waiting for work' and producing their own content. But the real test for Siddharth is whether Operation Safed Sagar, backed by the IAF, can avoid jingoistic clichés and deliver a nuanced war story. If the series relies on authenticity over flag-waving, it will stand out. Otherwise, it is just another vanity project. Can a streaming war drama match the restraint of a film like *Uri*?
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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