India, Sept. 8 -- Actor Pratik Gandhi recently led the patriotic series Saare Jahan Se Accha, released just before Independence Day. Set during the Indo-Pak tensions of the 1970s, the series explores a spy's story. With the show premiering shortly after the recent India-Pakistan conflict, Pratik admits the timing made promotions tricky. The 45-year-old says, "We were very clear when we shot that it's not about jingoism. But the concern did arise. Once we learned the release date - and considering what had happened recently - the context shifted in the audience's mind," adding, "That's when you have to be very careful while talking about your project, because you know there's no agenda, propaganda or jingoism involved. But how do you convey that to an audience whose mindset has already shifted?" Producer Sejal Shah echoes the sentiment, emphasising that the aim was never to push an agenda. "The storytelling in the show was always about emotions. It's a story about love for one's country and the sacrifices people are willing to make for it. The goal wasn't about revenge or violence; it was peaceful - aimed at stopping a war." Pratik adds that the team consciously avoided loud patriotism. "There is a fine line between patriotism and jingoism, and we were clear that we didn't want to make it jingoistic. In today's hyperactive social media world, if something is repeated enough, people start believing it. I believe patriotism is an emotion you carry within, and there are multiple ways to express it - the easiest being to shout about it. But when you add depth, make it interesting, intriguing, and relatable, that's where the real difference lies," he says. The actor adds, "When you feel 'Mera Bharat Mahaan', just communicate it. Actually, even without you saying these words, I should feel that oh my God, this guy feels a lot about his country."...