actor: Dia Mirza: talks about Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa’s portrayal in the upcoming series ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. The actress said the role helped her gain a deeper appreciation for the emotional strength shown by families in: Indian Air Force personnel. He described the experience as moving and eye-opening. Speaking during the trailer launch of the series, Dia said that the story goes beyond the battlefield and also shines a light on the people waiting at home. He explained that the emotional journey of military families became one of the most meaningful aspects of the project.
Dia Mirza highlighted the strength of Air Force wives
Dia said her character represents the emotional support system that keeps families together in uncertain times. According to the actress, Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa has been a source of strength for women whose husbands are away on important missions. As quoted by Mid Day, talking about her role, Dia said, “Kamal Maam’s part in this story is one of an anchor, someone who holds the women together, who really connects them as a force while their husbands are on a mission and what it means to her and the women to experience what it’s like.She added that the role helped her understand the emotional responsibilities that military wives carry.
The reality of life in the Air Force
The actress also reflected on how difficult it is for families to prepare for life in the armed forces. He said that while people hear stories about military life, experiencing it is very different. Dia explained, “Even women who get married in the Air Force don’t know what to expect. They may hear stories but you can never fully prepare for the reality when it happens.”
A lesson that stayed with Dia Mirza
While discussing the role’s impact on her personally, Dia said that one particular thought stuck with her throughout the filming process. He described it as one of the biggest lessons he took from the series. She added, “I think one of the big takeaways for me as a wife and as a woman, and as a mother is this line that ‘every day when their husbands come out of the house they say goodbye to them with a smile on their face even if they had the biggest fight the night before’ and it’s a powerful truth to take root and a very terrible and like really impossible that we know that Amrita can do it. I think it did us.“
About ‘Operation Safed Sagar’
Set against the backdrop of 1999 Kargil War:‘Operation Safed Sagar’ tells the story of the historic mission of the Indian Air Force and the bravery of the personnel involved. Dia Mirza plays Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa, whose quiet determination and leadership helps unite the families of Air Force officers during the conflict. Directed by Oni Sen, the series also stars Jimmy Shergill, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, and Abhay Verma in pivotal roles.