Pratik Gandhi Leads Espionage Drama Saare Jahan Se Accha On Netflix, To Stream From THIS Date
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1970s, Netflix's upcoming series Saare Jahan Se Accha unveils a gripping tale of espionage, sacrifice, and national duty. Pratik Gandhi stars as the meticulous and resilient intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar in this fictional drama, which offers a tense, mission-based story brought to life by a standout ensemble cast including Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Kritika Kamra, Tillotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor and Anup Soni. Premiering August 13, the series is created by Gaurav Shukla and produced by Bombay Fables, with Bhavesh Mandalia as the creative producer.
Saare Jahan Se Accha delves into the high-stakes world of intelligence where the slightest delay in relaying critical information could alter the nation's fate. Entrusted with a perilous mission to sabotage a looming nuclear threat, Vishnu must navigate a treacherous landscape to ensure India remains one step ahead of its adversaries.
Pratik Gandhi shares, 'With Saare Jahan Se Accha, we've built a world that's urgent, intense, intimidating, and full of quiet tension. Playing intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar, someone who walks the tightrope between duty and morality, was one of the most challenging roles I've taken on. Can't wait for the audience to step into this world of espionage with us! "
A tribute to the brilliance and quiet courage of India's intelligence community, Saare Jahan Se Accha celebrates the sharp minds and unwavering resilience of those who protect the nation from the shadows — where victories may not be seen, but are always felt.
The series has been written by Bhavesh Mandalia, Gaurav Shukla, Meghna Srivastava, Abhijeet Khuman, Shivam Shankar, Kunal Kushwah and Ishraq Shah.
Pratik Gandhi was last seen in the biographical drama Phule, where he played social reformer Jyotirao Phule, with Patralekhaa as Savitribai Phule. The film, directed by Ananth Mahadevan, was released on April 25, 2025, coinciding with the 197th birth anniversary of Jyotirao Phule, following a short delay due to CBFC-recommended changes related to caste references. Co-produced by Dancing Shiva Films, Kingsmen Productions, and Zee Studios, Phule received positive reviews for its grounded and historically accurate narrative.
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