Lucknow, 12 August, 2026: This Independence Day, Airtel and Netflix are turning a powerful story of courage into a nationwide expression of gratitude. Inspired by the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron and its role during the 1999 Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar brings audiences closer to the courage, precision and sacrifice of the air warriors who served in some of the conflict’s most challenging conditions.
One Nation. A Million Thank Yous.
Through #MillionThankYou, Airtel and Netflix are inviting people across India to honour the Indian Air Force and express their gratitude. Netflix is bringing the story of Operation Safed Sagar to screens across India. Airtel is helping the country respond with one collective message: thank you. Airtel has set up Thank You Stations across 11 cities in 10 states. Can’t make it to a store? Join the nationwide tribute through Airtel’s dedicated WhatsApp journey and send your message from anywhere in India. To share a message of gratitude and become part of #MillionThankYou, users can send a WhatsApp message to +91 92895 59403 and watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDE_7Gpse2o
It transforms Operation Safed Sagar from a series people simply watch into an opportunity for the country to revisit an important chapter of its history and recognize those who served.
More Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Resilience
Alongside Operation Safed Sagar, viewers can explore more content that reflect India’s journey, its people and the sacrifices that shaped the nation. With Airtel IPTV, audiences can access 25+ streaming apps, 650+ live television channels and an extensive on-demand library through one integrated entertainment experience. Airtel IPTV plans start at ₹699. Here are seven more films to add to the Independence Day watchlist: Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata – ZEE5, Patriot – ZEE5, Main Vaapas Aaunga – Netflix, Sajjan Singh Rangroot – Chaupal, Rang De Basanti – Amazon Prime Video, Amaran – Netflix, and Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad – Aha.
