Twenty years after his memorable role in the iconic film "Rang De Basanti," actor Siddharth has returned to the patriotic narrative with Netflix's period war drama, "Operation Safed Sagar." This latest project places him in the shoes of real-life Air Force hero Ajay Ahuja, forging an unexpected connection with his past role that shaped a generation's perception of patriotism. As the trailer for "Operation Safed Sagar" launched, songs from "Rang De Basanti" echoed at Jantar Mantar protests in New Delhi, underscoring the films' shared themes of patriotism and young India. For Siddharth, this coincidence reinforces the deep-rooted connection between both projects. Believing his return to patriotic cinema after two decades to be a matter of destiny, Siddharth remarks, "There's something written in my destiny about making patriotism cool." While his characters in the two projects differ significantly, they both explore patriotism through individual perspectives rather than simple nationalistic ideas. In "Rang De Basanti," Siddharth played Karan Singhania, a privileged young man undergoing a profound transformation after tragedy strikes his friends. Contrastingly, in "Operation Safed Sagar," he portrays Air Force officer Ajay Ahuja. For Siddharth, Bhagat Singh remains the heart of "Rang De Basanti." Looking back on Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2006 film, he states that his strongest memory is not of Karan but of Bhagat Singh, whose spirit shaped the story. Siddharth expresses gratitude for being offered another role connected to patriotism after such a long gap, attributing it to fortunate circumstances and the trust placed in him by the filmmakers. He also praises Netflix India for providing him with the opportunity to headline one of its most ambitious projects. Paralleling his wife Aditi Rao Hydari's association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar," both actors have experienced viral moments associated with Netflix projects. Furthermore, Siddharth got an opportunity to bring music into "Operation Safed Sagar" with a performance of "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein," a song connected to Shah Rukh Khan's "Baazigar." As the streaming age opens doors for actors and projects that may not have been possible earlier, Siddharth refers to himself as a Netflix baby. He is set to appear in Vishal Bhardwaj's segment of the upcoming anthology "Lust Stories 3" and has two more Netflix projects coming out within the next three months. Lastly, Siddharth views "Operation Safed Sagar" as a project that could inspire Generation Z much like "Rang De Basanti" did 20 years ago by focusing on the human beings behind the uniforms instead of turning war heroes into distant, larger-than-life figures.