Pratik Gandhi in Saare Jahan Se Accha as a RAW officer on a mission inside Pakistan.
Saare Jahan Se Accha, a rare spy series on Netflix, stays away from the simple thrills. It emphasizes the human cost of spying and the complexities of patriotism. The Hindi-language show features Pratik Gandhi, Anup Soni, Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Rajat Kapoor, Tillotama Shome, and Kritika Kamra.
Directed by Sumit Purohit and produced by Bombay Fables, the story unfolds in the volatile 1970s. R&AW and ISI are locked in a dangerous game. Every character is complex, and every motive is believable.
The series is sharp and well-researched. It is not a thriller in the traditional sense. Instead, it builds tension through human choices and consequences. The story is the hero, and the craft belongs to the entire team. There is nothing straightforward here, just as in real espionage.
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One of the most powerful elements is its perspective. From an Indian viewpoint, an ISI official is a terrorist. But the same man sees himself as a fearless patriot for Pakistan. The series shows that love for one’s country looks different depending on where you stand. It also refuses to make patriotism one-dimensional.
Pratik Gandhi plays Vishnu Shankar, a RAW officer posted in Islamabad under a diplomatic cover. His wife, played by Tillotama Shome, thinks she married a diplomat until she learns the truth. Vishnu’s mission is to stop Pakistan’s nuclear program before it sparks a global disaster.
Suhail Nayyar plays an Indian spy in Pakistan who falls for a local girl. His life unravels when her lover discovers his secret. Anup Soni delivers one of the most touching moments. His character, an Army officer, chooses an honourable death over betrayal after being caught by his brother, played by Sunny Hinduja.
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The creators dedicate the series to those who serve the nation without recognition. These are people who live and die without the public ever knowing their names. They take emotional and personal risks, often sacrificing their loved ones’ safety.
Saare Jahan Se Accha makes viewers face the fact that both sides spies think they are acting morally. By emphatically presenting both perspectives, it becomes the realm of nationalistic drama. It turns into a mirror for the audience, requesting that they see the person, friend or enemy behind the uniform.
This series demands to be watched in one sitting. It avoids clichés, respects intelligence, and leaves you questioning the very idea of loyalty.
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