SonyLIV, the OTT platform known for consistently delivering diverse content, is captivating audiences with its latest series, Freedom at Midnight. Released on November 15, this historical, political drama is now streaming on the platform. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the series has been produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Danish Khan. Starring Chirag Vohra, Siddhant Gupta, Rajendra Chawla, and Luke Kenny, among others, the series brings alive the challenges and struggles faced by India’s leaders during the country’s independence and the partition. The show offers a nuanced exploration of the political intrigue, personal sacrifices, and emotional upheavals that defined this historic era.
The makers have vividly depicted the sacrifices of leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel, political conundrum, the events leading to India’s partition, and the turmoil of that era with stunning cinematic craftsmanship. The series, which has been streaming since November 15, has received an overwhelming response. Following blockbuster shows like SCAM 1992, SCAM 2003 Rocket Boys and Maharani, Freedom at Midnight is yet another brilliant offering from SonyLIV.
Director Nikkhil Advani said, “Creating a historical drama like Freedom at Midnight was a challenging task, but our team made it possible. Through this series, we’ve attempted to depict true events and reality of that era. Streaming since November 15 on SonyLIV, the series has been receiving tremendous appreciation from the audience and critics . I thank the viewers for their support and extend special gratitude to SonyLIV for helping us bring this show to Indians across the globe.”
Producers Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Danish Khan expressed their gratitude: “We thank the audience for embracing Freedom at Midnight. The happiness we enjoy today is the result of the sacrifices made by countless brave martyrs. Director Nikkhil Advani has brilliantly portrayed the struggles and political challenges faced by our leaders during the Indian Independence and partition.”
Cast:
Chirag Vohra, Siddhant Gupta, Rajendra Chawla, Luke Kenny, Cordelia Bugeja, Arish Zakaria, Ira Dubey, and Rajesh Kumar, among others.
Technical Crew:
Streaming Platform: SonyLIV
Director: Nikkhil Advani
Producers: Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, Danish Khan
Cinematography: Malek Prakash
Editor: Shweta Venkat Mathew
Associate Producer: Siddharth Ath
Production Head: Anait Sukeshwala
Production Designers: Priya Suhas, Surabhi Verma
Art Director: Vijay Gokhale