The Last Salute (2026)

Interesting facts

The Last Salute: A Love Letter to MiG-21 is a 2026 Indian Netflix original documentary film directed by Kushal Srivastava and produced by Matchbox Shots. The film traces the 62-year history of the MiG-21 in the Indian Air Force through the experiences and memories of pilots who flew the aircraft.

Production

The film was directed by Kushal Srivastava and produced by Matchbox Shots.

The documentary's development was connected to Srivastava's work on Operation Safed Sagar. While working on the series, he travelled to different locations and spoke with Indian Air Force personnel about their experiences. During these conversations, the MiG-21 repeatedly emerged in the stories of pilots and other Air Force personnel, leading to the idea of developing a separate documentary about the aircraft.

As the MiG-21 approached the end of its operational service, Srivastava approached Matchbox Shots with the idea of filming the aircraft's last major public appearance. The production house backed and funded the project before it was pitched to the streaming platform.

The film brings together interviews with serving and retired Indian Air Force personnel with archival material and footage connected to the MiG-21.

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