Watch, Remember and Say #MillionThankYou: Airtel IPTV’s Independence Day Watchlist

Independence Day is a time to revisit the stories, people and moments that have shaped India. This year, Airtel IPTV brings together a watchlist of films and stories that celebrate courage, sacrifice, resilience and the many ways people have served the nation.

Leading the watchlist is Operation Safed Sagar, a powerful story inspired by the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron and its role during the 1999 Kargil War. The series brings audiences closer to the courage, precision and sacrifice of the air warriors who served in some of the conflict’s most challenging conditions.

The story also forms the heart of a special collaboration between Airtel and Netflix this Independence Day. Through Operation Safed Sagar, the two brands are inviting audiences to look back at an important chapter in India’s history and turn that remembrance into a collective expression of gratitude.

One Nation. A Million Thank Yous.
Through #MillionThankYou, Airtel and Netflix are inviting people across India to honour the Indian Air Force and express their gratitude.

Airtel has set up Thank You Stations across 11 cities in 10 states, giving people an opportunity to share their messages of gratitude. For those who cannot make it to a store, Airtel’s dedicated WhatsApp journey allows people to participate in the nationwide tribute from anywhere in India. A special screening of Operation Safed Sagar was also held for the real-life Air Force heroes behind the mission. Watch the special screening here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDE_7Gpse2o

But Operation Safed Sagar is only one of the many stories worth revisiting this Independence Day.

More Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Resilience
Alongside Operation Safed Sagar, Airtel IPTV’s Independence Day watchlist brings together films that explore different chapters of India’s history and the people, choices and sacrifices that have shaped the nation. With Airtel IPTV, audiences can access 25+ streaming apps, 650+ live television channels and an extensive on-demand library through one integrated entertainment experience. Airtel IPTV plans start at ?699.

Here are seven more films to add to your Independence Day watchlist:

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata – ZEE5
•    Courage in the face of adversity
Set against the backdrop of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the film highlights the courage of the staff at Cama Hospital, who continued serving people even as the crisis unfolded around them.

Patriot – ZEE5
•    A contemporary look at national security
This political thriller explores surveillance, political influence, privacy and the complex systems responsible for protecting a nation.

Main Vaapas Aaunga – Netflix
•    A story of home, memory and Partition
Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, the film explores love, separation and the enduring emotional connection people carry with their homeland.

Sajjan Singh Rangroot – Chaupal
•    Duty, courage and sacrifice
The Punjabi war drama follows a Sikh soldier serving in the British Indian Army during World War I, exploring loyalty, duty and the personal cost of war.

Rang De Basanti – Amazon Prime Video
•    When history inspires a generation
A timeless story of friendship and idealism, Rang De Basanti follows a group of young people who draw inspiration from India’s freedom fighters and decide to stand up for what they believe in.

Amaran – Netflix
•    A life dedicated to service
Based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, Amaran follows his journey of duty, courage and personal sacrifice during his service in the Kashmir Valley.

Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad – Aha
•    A lesser-known chapter of India’s history
The Telugu period drama explores the Hyderabad Liberation Movement and the events surrounding Hyderabad’s integration into India.

Watch. Remember. Say Thank You.
From stories of military courage and national service to tales of resilience, sacrifice and the enduring spirit of the people, this Independence Day watchlist brings together films that invite us to look back, reflect and remember. And with Operation Safed Sagar and the #MillionThankYou initiative, Airtel and Netflix are giving audiences another way to do more than simply watch a story, to recognise the real people behind it and say thank you. This Independence Day, watch the stories that remind us of what it means to serve, sacrifice and stand together, on Airtel IPTV.