Haunting 'Waking of a Nation' teaser revisits Jallianwala Bagh massacre
What's the story
SonyLIV has released the teaser of its upcoming series, The Waking of a Nation.
The show explores the harrowing Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the conspiracies surrounding it.
The teaser gives a chilling glimpse of General Dyer ordering his troops to open fire on civilians at Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab's Amritsar.
The Waking of a Nation is helmed by Ram Madhvani, known for his work on Neerja and Aarya.
Plot details
'The Waking of a Nation' explores Jallianwala Bagh massacre conspiracy
The teaser introduces Taaruk Raina, known for his role in Mismatched, as an Indian lawyer hell-bent on uncovering the conspiracy behind the massacre.
The caption accompanying the teaser reads, "You know about the massacre, but you don't know about the conspiracy," hinting at the series' focus on uncovering hidden truths.
Bhawsheel Singh and Sahil Mehta are also a part of the cast.
Twitter Post
Take a look at the teaser here
You know about the massacre, but you don’t know about the conspiracy.
— Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) February 10, 2025
Creator | Director Ram Madhvani brings you a show inspired by true events.#TheWakingOfANation, streaming 7th March on Sony LIV pic.twitter.com/Azzb3k65MA
Release date
'The Waking of a Nation' to premiere on March 7
The series features Nikita Dutta and Raina in lead roles and will have six episodes.
Madhvani said, "I have always been deeply interested in colonialism and, by extension, the issues of racism and prejudice."
"Questions surrounding cultural, linguistic, social, and artistic colonization have long troubled me. As I was contemplating my next project, I knew it had to be rooted in our past, in the British Raj, and in our freedom struggle."
The show premieres on March 7.