Amid the gravitas of state visits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi injected fun by snapping a selfie with ‘Fauda’ cast during his Israel journey. Shared on X with the caption, ‘Relief! Just a selfie, no undercover ops required,’ the photo captured hearts worldwide.
Flanked by eight elated ‘Fauda’ crew members whose faces shone post-meet, Modi’s image blended star power with statesmanship. ‘Fauda,’ Israel’s espionage thriller, tracks elite agents in perilous missions against Palestinian militants.
Former soldiers Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff helm the series, which launched on TV in 2015 and streamed on Netflix from 2016. Dual-language production with English captions ensures global accessibility, earning it critical acclaim like the 2016 Israeli Academy Best Drama win.
The narrative’s edge sharpened tragically in 2023 with the death of crew member Matam Mir in combat against Hamas, blurring reels and reality.
This encounter amplifies India-Israel synergies in security and media. Modi’s social media savvy turned a casual snap into a diplomatic delight, fostering goodwill and igniting online conversations about the show’s influence.