Netflix has unveiled the trailer of its upcoming series ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ that tells the story of India’s external spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) agent Vishnu Shankar who undertakes a perilous mission deep inside enemy territory of Pakistan.

While nations celebrate their freedom, silent wars are fought — not with weapons, but with razor-sharp minds. These unsung heroes vanish into the shadows: nameless, faceless, with no medals to show and no grand celebrations. They are intelligence officers, spies who fight battles we’ll never see, so we never have to know what it costs, a statement from the streamer set the tone for the series storyline.

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.

Tasked with stopping a covert nuclear programme before it ignites global destruction, Vishnu crosses enemy lines on a mission where failure isn’t an option — and the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

Created by Gaurav Shukla and produced by Bombay Fables, with Bhavesh Mandalia as creative producer, the series premieres ahead of India’s Independence Day on August 13 as a tribute to all those who serve the nation tirelessly, without recognition, rest and regret.

Speaking about his role, Pratik Gandhi, playing the role of the Indian spy, said, “There’s no room for error in Vishnu’s world. Every move is calculated, every emotion buried. What drew me in was the intensity beneath the stillness and the emotional toll of being invisible, yet fighting for India. I’m thrilled audiences can finally step into that world with this trailer.”

Sunny Hinduja, who plays Vishnu’s calculating Pakistani adversary, added, “This isn’t a black-and-white conflict. My character Murtaza is highly disciplined, dangerous and his only mission is to serve his nation just like Vishnu. Our face-off is less about brute strength and more about who can stay a step ahead. It’s as personal as it is strategic.”

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, observed, “‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ is a gripping spy thriller set against the backdrop of one of the most defining decades in Indian history, the 1970s. What sets this series apart is its unique perspective, we chose to tell the story through the eyes of those who worked behind the scenes, the unsung heroes whose grit, determination, and quiet sacrifices paved the way for our pride and victory.”

Led by a stellar ensemble cast including Gandhi, Hinduja, Tillotama Shome, Kritika Kamra, Rajat Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar and Anup Soni, the show is powered by a passionate young team.

The series is edited by Arif Sheikh, known for blockbuster action thrillers like ‘Pathaan’ and ‘War’, bringing a sharp, cinematic edge to the storytelling. With equal parts heart and intensity, ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ delivers an intimate, adrenaline-charged tale of espionage.