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Is Pratik Gandhi starrer Netflix ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ based on real story; here’s what we know

FP Entertainment Desk, Lachmi Deb Roy • August 13, 2025, 08:30:13 IST
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Saare Jahan Se Accha, a Netflix series starring Pratik Gandhi, is fictional with certain instances inspired by real events and focuses on the secret missions of Indian intelligence officers during the 1970s.

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Is Pratik Gandhi starrer Netflix ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ based on real story; here’s what we know
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Set in the volatile 1970s, when a single move could tip the balance of power and trigger a global nuclear war, Saare Jahan Se Accha unfolds as India’s R&AW and Pakistan’s ISI clash in a deadly game of strategy. The series is set against the backdrop of India’s surveillance and espionage operations against enemy spies. It highlights the stories of unsung heroes in the intelligence community who work behind the scenes without recognition. Not a direct biopic, but it is based on true events.

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About the series

Netflix’s upcoming series  _Saare Jahan Se Accha_  tells the story of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) agent Vishnu Shankar, who undertakes a perilous mission deep inside enemy territory: Pakistan. The question is, will he emerge victorious?

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While inspired by real events, the series is a fictional drama and not a direct biopic of any specific individual or event. Set in the volatile 1970s, when a single move could tip the balance of power and trigger a global nuclear war, Saare Jahan Se Accha unfolds as India’s R&AW and Pakistan’s ISI clash in a deadly game of strategy. Vishnu must outwit ISI agent Murtaza Mallik in a race against time to prevent a major catastrophe.

Inspiration from real events

The series draws inspiration from real-life Indian spies and their covert operations during the 1970s, a period marked by heightened tensions and a nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan. The show is set in the 1970s, a significant decade in Indian history, and explores the clandestine world of espionage and surveillance during that time.

 Portrayal of intelligence officers

Pratik Gandhi plays a meticulous and resilient intelligence officer named Vishnu Shankar, who undertakes a risky mission to prevent a major catastrophe. The series aims to showcase the dedication, sacrifice, and quiet struggles of intelligence officers who work in the shadows, without the glory or recognition that other heroes receive.

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Intense and high-stakes drama:

_Saare Jahan Se Accha_ is described as a gripping spy thriller with high stakes and a storyline focused on a tense mission where timing and secrecy are crucial.

WATCH the trailer of Netflix ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ here:

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