actor Dia Mirza has talked about portraying Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa in the upcoming serial ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. The actress said the role has helped her gain a deeper appreciation for the emotional strength shown by the families of Indian Air Force personal She described the experience as moving and eye-opening. Speaking during the series’ trailer launch, Dia said 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 significant aspects of the project.
Dia Mirza highlights the resilience of women in the Air Force
Dia said her character represents the emotional support system that keeps families together in uncertain times. According to the actress, Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa becomes a source of strength for women whose husbands are away on important missions. As quoted by Mid Day, speaking about her role, Dia said, “Kamal Maam’s part in this story was that of an anchor, someone who held the women together, who really connected them as a force while their husbands were on the mission and what it meant for her and the women to experience what it was.She added that the role helped her understand the emotional responsibilities military spouses have.
The reality of life in the Air Force
The actress also reflected on how difficult it can be for families to prepare for life in the armed forces. He said that while people may hear stories about military life, experiencing it is completely 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 impact the role had on her personally, Dia said one particular thought stayed with her throughout the filming process. He described it as one of the most important lessons he took away from the series. She added: “I think one of the big takeaways for me as a woman and as a woman and as a mother was that line that ‘every day when their husbands leave 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 reality to root for and very terrifying and impossible to explain. that we know for a fact, but we can try and I think we did.”“
About Operation Safed Sagar
With the backdrop of 1999 Kargil War‘Operation Safed Sagar’ tells the story of the historic Indian Air Force mission and the bravery of the personnel involved. Dia Mirza plays Kamalpreet Kaur Dhanoa, whose determination and leadership help reunite 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.