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Siddharth: Destiny Calls for Patriotism Again
25 Aug
Summary
- Actor Siddharth links 'Operation Safed Sagar' to 'Rang De Basanti' theme.
- He feels a destiny in making patriotism 'cool' for audiences.
- Siddharth acknowledges 'Rang De Basanti's' unintended influence on youth.
Two decades after 'Rang De Basanti', Siddharth returns to patriotic storytelling with Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar'. He portrays Air Force hero Ajay Ahuja, drawing parallels with his past iconic role. Siddharth views this as destiny, feeling honored to make patriotism appealing again. He notes the timely coincidence of 'Rang De Basanti' songs surfacing during protests while his new series trailer launched.
Both 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Operation Safed Sagar' explore patriotism through individual journeys. While 'Rang De Basanti' focused on contemporary relevance of Bhagat Singh's ideals, 'Operation Safed Sagar' highlights the human side of war heroes.
Siddharth expresses gratitude for opportunities, calling himself a "Netflix baby" due to the platform's role in enabling ambitious projects. He acknowledges the profound influence films can have, regretting 'Rang De Basanti's' unintended promotion of smoking. He hopes 'Operation Safed Sagar' inspires patriotism and potentially careers in the Air Force.
