Turn back pages of history with 'Freedom at Midnight' trailer
SonyLIV has dropped the highly-anticipated trailer of its upcoming historical series, Freedom at Midnight. The show, which features Sidhant Gupta in the titular role of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, delves into India's fight for independence during its final phase. This was the time when the British divided India into two nations, India and Pakistan, leaving a deep scar on Hindu and Muslim communities. Here's a trailer breakdown.
'Freedom at Midnight' boasts a stellar creative team
The trailer begins with Clement Attlee—the then UK Prime Minister—formally announcing India's independence. It quickly introduces the pivotal figures in this historic moment—Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The tone shifts dramatically as tensions escalate, depicting Jinnah's call for the creation of a separate country for Muslims. Meanwhile, British officials struggle with the complex process of partitioning India and Pakistan.
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The series features an ensemble cast
Freedom at Midnight features an incredible ensemble cast. Apart from Gupta, the series also stars Chirag Vohra (Mahatma Gandhi), Rajendra Chawla (Patel), Arif Zakaria (Jinnah), and Ira Dubey (Fatima Jinnah). Other notable cast members include Malishka Mendonsa (Sarojini Naidu), Rajesh Kumar (Liaquat Ali Khan), KC Shankar (VP Menon), Luke McGibney (Lord Louis Mountbatten), Cordelia Bugeja (Lady Edwina Mountbatten), Alistair Finlay (Archibald Wavell), Andrew Cullum (Attlee), and Richard Teverson in pivotal roles.
'Freedom at Midnight' to stream on SonyLIV from November 15
Freedom at Midnight will stream from November 15 only on SonyLIV. It is based on the eponymous book by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. It explores in-depth the tumultuous events that led to India's fight for independence. The series is produced by Emmay Entertainment, led by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, along with StudioNext. Nikkhil Advani is the showrunner and director.
'Freedom at Midnight' is a tribute to India's freedom fighters
Earlier, speaking to Variety, Advani opened up about the show. He said, "The show has been a result of unwavering dedication and relentless determination, sparked by a simple conversation with Danish Khan about the iconic book." "This show is a profound tribute to the luminaries of our freedom movement — Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel—who courageously led the charge for independence."
