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{{Infobox television
| image = Saare Jahan Se Accha (2025 series) poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| creator = Gaurav Shukla
| writer = {{plainlist|
* Bhavesh Mandalia
* Gaurav Shukla
* Meghna Srivastava
* Abhijeet Khuman
* Shivam Shankar
* Kunal Kushwah
* Ishraq Shah
}}
| director = Sumit Purohit
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Pratik Gandhi]]
* [[Sunny Hinduja]]
* [[Suhail Nayyar]]
* [[Kritika Kamra]]
* [[Tillotama Shome]]
* [[Rajat Kapoor]]
* [[Anup Soni]]
}}
| music = Ketan Sodha
| cinematography = Dmytro Nedria<br>Debojeet Ray<br>Jay I. Patel
| editor = Aarif Sheikh
| country = India
| language = {{ubl|[[Hindi]]|[[Urdu]]|[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| producer = Bombay Fables
| network = [[Netflix]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2025|08|13|df=y}}
}}

'''''Saare Jahan Se Accha''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller]] [[Spy film|spy television]] series created by Gaurav Shukla. The series was developed by [[Netflix]] and released on 13 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-eXwOALwo |title=Saare Jahan Se Accha {{!}} Official Teaser {{!}} Pratik Gandhi, Tillotama, Sunny Hinduja {{!}} Netflix India |date=2025-02-03 |last=Netflix India |access-date=2025-04-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref> A resilient Indian spy must defeat his counterpart across the border in Pakistan, in a battle of wits and tradecraft to sabotage [[Pakistan and weapons of mass destruction|its nuclear program]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blockbusters, Originals and Iconic Returns — You're Not Ready for What's Next on Netflix India in 2025 |url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/next-on-netflix-india-2025 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=About Netflix |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
In 1960s, after [[India]] has endured two conflicts within a space of five years, renowned Indian nuclear physicist, [[Homi J. Bhabha|Dr. Homi J. Bhabha]], makes a public statement advocating India to become a nuclear power. This draws the attention of the [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]], which begins covert operations to sabotage India's nuclear program.

A junior operative in Indian [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|Intelligence Bureau]], Vishnu Shankar uncovers the classified details about Bhabha's travel plans having been leaked to American agents, he races to thwart an impending assassination plot. Despite his efforts, Bhabha dies when his flight to Geneva [[Air India Flight 101|explodes in 1966]], effectively stalling India's nuclear program. This event leads to creation of [[Research and Analysis Wing|Research & Analysis Wing]], India's specialised espionage organisation in enemy territories, headed by [[R. N. Kao]].

In 1972, in the aftermath of the [[Simla Agreement|Shimla Agreement]], [[Pakistan]]'s Prime Minister [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]] decides to scale up his country's nuclear program. Kao gets this intelligence from his counterpart in [[Mossad]], and sends his intelligence officer, Vishnu Shankar to [[Islamabad]] on a covert mission to sabotage Pakistan's nuclear program. Once in Islamabad, Vishnu gets to work in finding out where Pakistan is building its nuclear facilities.

Meanwhile, Murtaza Malik, head of [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]], has taken on the task of cleaning out foreign secret operatives in Pakistan. He is brother-in-law and colleague of brigadier Naushad Ahmed, a high ranking official in the [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani Army]]. Naushad is an informant to R&AW under duress, and supplies the crucial information to Vishnu Shankar that Pakistan is buying nuclear reactors instead of creating them from scratch as previously assumed. Soon after, Naushad is caught and killed by Murtaza.

Naushad's intel changes the focus of Vishnu's mission to tracking down who Pakistan is buying the reactors from. Through his covert operatives, Sukhbir (operating under the false identity of [[Karachi Stock Exchange|Karachi Stock]] Trader, Rafiq) and Vikram operating in [[Paris]], he figures out that Pakistan is making secret payments to a French company, HGN, to secure these reactors. Vikram, collaborates with his Mossad counterpart, Maria, and two other R&AW agents in Paris to track and murder the ISI agent in charge overseeing these payments.

In Islamabad, Vishnu seeks to fill the void left by Naushad's death. He recruits Fatima Khan, the Editor of Haqeeqat newspaper who is critical of the ongoing regime and is the niece of [[Munir Ahmad Khan|Munir Khan]], the nuclear physicist leading Pakistan's nuclear mission. With Fatima's intel, Vishnu obtains the time and location of the incoming shipment from France that contains disassembled nuclear reactor, and blows up the ship, losing four Indian agents and several Pakistani soldiers in the process.

The end credits chronicle that India tested its first nuclear weapon shortly afterwards, [[Smiling Buddha|in 1974]], and Pakistan [[Chagai-I|in 1998]] - 24 years later.

== Cast ==

* [[Pratik Gandhi]] as Vishnu P. Shankar, under [[official cover]] senior [[Research & Analysis Wing|R&AW]] officer working at [[High Commission of India, Islamabad]]
* [[Sunny Hinduja]] as Ali Murtaza Malik, [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|Director-General]] of [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]], Pakistan
* [[Rajat Kapoor]] as [[R. N. Kao]], [[Secretary of R&AW]], India
* [[Suhail Nayyar]] as Sukhbir/Rafiq, R&AW agent, disguised as a stock broker in Pakistan
* [[Tillotama Shome]] as Mohini Shankar {{née}} Nath, Vishnu's wife
* [[Ninad Kamat]] as Nirmal Raibhan Adhikari, R&AW officer at High Commission of India, [[Islamabad]]
* [[Kritika Kamra]] as Fatima Khan, editor journalist at Haqeeqat Newspaper, Pakistan
* [[Anup Soni]] as [[Brigadier general|Brigadier]] Naushad Javed Ahmed, [[Pakistan Army]], brother in law of Ali Murtaza
* [[Nakul Roshan Sahdev]] as Ghulam
* Atul Kumar as [[Munir Ahmad Khan]], Pakistani [[Nuclear physics|nuclear physicist]] working on making of Pakistan's first atomic bomb
* Kunal Mann as Junaid Bawa
* [[Hemant Kher]] as [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]], [[President of Pakistan|President]] and [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Rajesh Khera]] as Bilal Jahangir Baweja, arms dealer for the ISI, [[British Pakistanis|Pakistani in the UK]]
* Scott Alexander Young as [[Henry Kissinger]], 56th [[United States Secretary of State]]
* Satyen Chaturvedi as [[Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution|Brotherly Leader]] [[Colonel]] [[Muammar Gaddafi]], Ruler of [[Libya]]
* Vivek Tandon as [[Homi Jehangir Bhabha]], Indian [[Nuclear Physicist]]
* Kunal Thakur as [[Vikram Sarabhai]], Indian [[Physicist]]
* Avantika Akerkar as [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]]
* Tibor Kákonyi as Ben Adler, Director of [[Mossad]]
* Stephanie Schlesser as Marya, a Mossad agent, supporting a group of agents of R&AW in [[Paris]]
* Kunal Thakur as Vikram, a R&AW agent in Paris
* Diksha Juneja as Naseem Q. Siddiqui
* Kapil Radha as Rizwan Ahmad Anwar

== Production ==
The series features several true events in its storyline during the [[India–Pakistan wars and conflicts#Risk of nuclear conflict|nuclear tensions between Indian and Pakistan]] in 1960s and 1970s, including:<ref>{{Cite web |title=India and Pakistan -- On the Nuclear Threshold |url=https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB6/ |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=nsarchive2.gwu.edu}}</ref>

* [[Homi J. Bhabha|Dr. Homi J. Bhabha]]'s claims to build India's nuclear weapons within 18 months and his death in a plane crash in 1966, and the allegations of assassination.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Perkovich |first=George |title=India's nuclear bomb: the impact on global proliferation |date=1999 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=978-0-520-21772-0 |location=Berkeley}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1966-01-25 |title=Plane Crash Victim Led India's Nuclear Effort; Dr. Bhabha Was His Country's Foremost Atomic Scientist Denied Secret Preparations to Set Off an Explosion (Published 1966) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1966/01/25/archives/plane-crash-victim-led-indias-nuclear-effort-dr-bhabha-was-his.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |language=en}}</ref>
* Creation of [[Research & Analysis Wing|R&AW]] in 1968.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bajoria |first=Jayshree |title=RAW: India’s External Intelligence Agency |url=https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/raw-indias-external-intelligence-agency |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=[[Council on Foreign Relations]] |language=en}}</ref>
* The [[Simla Agreement|Shimla Agreement]] in 1972.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Treaty Detail |url=http://mea.gov.in/TreatyDetail.htm?1578 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630064929/http://mea.gov.in/TreatyDetail.htm?1578 |archive-date=2022-06-30 |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=[[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]], [[Government of India]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]]'s establishment of [[Project-706|Project 706]], which brought over several Pakistani nuclear physicists living abroad including [[Munir Ahmad Khan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Khan |first=Feroz |title=Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Bomb |date=2014 |publisher=Stanford University Press |isbn=978-0-8047-8480-1 |location=Redwood City}}</ref>

==Reception==
[[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave 3.5 stars and observed that "The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/saare-jahan-se-accha-review/20250813.htm|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The best thing about the handsomely-mounted show is that it steers clear of vicious jingoism while waving the flag. You wish it didn’t peter off towards the end."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha review: Sunny Hinduja and Suhail Nayyar steal the show, which peters off towards the end|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/saare-jahan-se-accha-review-sunny-hinduja-and-suhail-nayyar-steal-the-show-which-peters-off-towards-the-end-10186635/|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated 3.5/5 stars and said that "The show may be wanting in many departments, but it mostly gets everything right and that’s what makes it a must-watch."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Lachmi Deb|last=Roy|title=Netflix ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ Review: Flawless performances by Pratik Gandhi, Anup Soni, Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar in a sharp espionage show|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflix-saare-jahan-se-accha-review-flawless-performances-by-pratik-gandhi-anup-soni-sunny-hinduja-suhail-nayyar-in-a-sharp-espionage-show-13924309.html|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Firstpost}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' observed that "Despite strong performances and a powerful premise, the six-episode espionage drama ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ feels like a mission that has been compromised."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Anuj|last=Kumar|title=‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ series review: Know your spy with Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saare-jahan-se-accha-series-review-pratik-gandhi-sunny-hinduja-sumit-purohit/article69940306.ece|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>
Rashmi Vasudeva of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated it 3/5 stars and said that "It has got quite the perfectly-timed release. Although far from perfect, it is atmospheric in parts and largely engaging."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Rashmi|last=Vasudeva|title='Saare Jahan Se Accha' web series review: Spy drama marked by restraint|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/saare-jahan-se-accha-web-series-review-spy-drama-marked-by-restraint-3683129|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5 stars outof 5 and said that "In the end, 'Saare Jahan Se Accha' works because it's not the story of any James Bond but regular-looking, Indian family men, who believe serving their country is their only duty. It also understands that espionage is not just about pointing guns or indulging in mindless killings."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Sana|last=Farzeen|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha review: Taut tale of spies and sacrifice with impactful performances|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/saare-jahan-se-accha-review-spy-drama-india-pakistan-nuclear-tensions-2770654-2025-08-13|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=India Today}}</ref>

Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' commeneted that "The six-episode spy thriller is compromised by its own mixed identity".<ref>{{Cite web |first=Rahul|last=Desai|title=‘Saare Jahan Se Accha' Series Review: Pratik Gandhi's Espionage Drama Is Lost In Translation|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/saare-jahan-se-accha-series-review-pratik-gandhis-espionage-drama-is-lost-in-translation|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India}}</ref>
Shreyanka Mazumdar of ''[[News 18]]'' rated 3.5/5 stars and said that "A sharp, edge-of-the-seat political thriller driven by powerhouse performances. You will want to watch it in one go."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Shreyanka|last=Mazumdar|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Pratik Gandhi, Sunny Hinduja Keep You Hooked In This Taut Spy Thriller|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/saare-jahan-se-accha-review-pratik-gandhi-sunny-hinduja-keep-you-hooked-in-this-taut-spy-thriller-9500276.html|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=News 18}}</ref>
Aishwarya Vasudevan of ''[[OTT Play]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and said that "Saare Jahan Se Accha boasts strong performances by Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja, but safe execution, predictable plot, & lack of real thrills keep this espionage drama from reaching its potential."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Aishwarya|last=Vasudevan|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha review: Pratik Gandhi anchors a safe spy thriller that avoids real risks|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/saare-jahan-se-accha-review-pratik-gandhi-anchors-safe-spy-thriller-that-avoids-real-risks/c0bee843ee627|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=OTT Play}}</ref>

Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and commented that "The spy drama is a must-watch for its pulse-pounding tension, taut narrative, and stellar performances that leave a lasting impression."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Dhaval|last=Roy|title=Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians Season 1 Review : A taut, tense spy thriller that delivers in every scene|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/saare-jahan-se-accha-the-silent-guardians/season-1/seasonreview/123253009.cms|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Subhash K Jha of ''[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]]'' gave rated it 2/5 stars and said that "Everyone tries to look involved and busy. But the lame execution of the plot fells any lofty aspirations. The lack of funds is visible everywhere: Islamabad looks like Chandni Chowk on a dry day."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Subhash K|last=Jha|title=‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha’ Review: Flat Direction, Uneven Performances, Weak Climax…But Jai Hind|url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/sare-jahan-se-achcha-review-flat-direction-uneven-performances-weak-climaxbut-jai-hind/614046/|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=News 24}}</ref>
Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' observed that "Saare Jahan Se Accha goes into fantasy mode at times to assert [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW’s]] Mossad-like prowess. The factor of doubt over the human cost of espionage survives the imperative to show Pakistan on the back foot yet again."<ref>{{Cite web |first=Nandini|last=Ramnath|title=‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ review: Show about Pakistan’s nuclear bomb has a welcome unruly element|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1085195/saare-jahan-se-accha-review-show-about-pakistans-nuclear-bomb-has-a-welcome-unruly-element|access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Scroll.in}}</ref>

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