Nana Patekar's demise has renewed attention to his little-known association with and passion for the Indian Army during the Kargil War. His time with the forces reflects a glimpse into a side of the actor that went beyond his military characters on-screen.

From fighter-pilot prep to blushing over fan comments, Abhay Verma opens up about playing Flying Officer RS Dhaliwal and the many emotions that came with Operation Safed Sagar series