The series (Season 1) is a 2022 espionage thriller that serves as a tribute to India's unsung heroes. Adapted from Maloy Krishna Dhar’s novel Mission to Kashmir: An Intelligent Agent in Pakistan , it details the life of a conman-turned-spy, Harfan Bukhari, whose intelligence was crucial to India during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Critics from the Hindustan Times and The Times of India have praised its vintage 1960s production design and strong performances. Narrative and Themes Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb