Freedom at Midnight is a Hindi-language historical drama web series on Sony LIV. It is based on a book of the same name, authored by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins. The showrunner of the series is Nikkhil Advani. This SonyLIV series is produced by Emmay Entertainment and StudioNext. With this, one of the most painful and fraught chapters of India’s history is brought to life. It also describes contemporary religious, social, and political dynamics and the events leading up to the India-Pakistan partition.
Freedom At Midnight Series Story
The series focuses on the Congress leaders Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Mahatma Gandhi. It also includes the All-India Muslim League’s Mohammad Ali Jinnah as they fight for Independence from the British. The narrative jumps from the past to the partition year 1947.
The main focus of the narrative remains on crucial aspects like the insistence of Gandhi, who decried the partition. It also depicts the ideology of those like Nehru and Patel, who grudgingly accepted the decision.
Freedom At Midnight Series Review
The seven-episode series uses the majority of its narrative from Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre’s book Freedom at Midnight. Showrunner and director Nikkhil Advani keeps us glued to our screens with the drama of what happens till the end. The climax is the most powerful episode of the series when the focus finally moves from just the talk to action. The makers did not just skip through the chapters to tell the story, they meticulously delved into the emergence of an independent India.
Speaking of the performances, Nikkhil Advani chooses actors over stars for his new web series. Sidhant Gupta portrays Jawaharlal Nehru and aptly brings the character to life. Chirag Vohra in the very important role of Mahatma Gandhi also shines throughout the series. Additionally, Rajendra Chawla portrays the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and does a fantastic job. The show stealer is Arif Zakaria in the role of Muhammad Ali Jinnah who gave a noteworthy performance.
Furthermore, despite being the youngest among the group, Gupta consistently stands out in the role of Nehru. There are several noteworthy scenes between these characters where everyone maintains an equal pace and presence. However, as we know that there is much more story to be told in the story of India’s freedom, it might seem that the series ends abruptly. Hopefully, we don’t have to wait for too long for the release of Season Two.
Final Verdict
It is an important tale of the nation’s triumph over two centuries of struggle. The series evokes strong emotions. With vibrant performances and a mind-blowing script, one gets to know the struggle for independence. We rate this series 4 stars out of 5.
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