Catch freedom at midnight on SonyLIV: history comes alive!

Debuting on November 15 on SonyLIV, Freedom at Midnight brings an in-depth exploration of India’s last days before independence. The series promises a compelling mix of political drama and historical depth that will intrigue viewers with an interest in India’s past, especially those keen to understand the complex decisions behind the Partition. SonyLIV subscribers can stream this highly anticipated release from mid-November, which is another major addition to the platform’s growing catalog of historical dramas.

Official trailer and plot of freedom at midnight

The recently released teaser for Freedom at Midnight captures a moment of urgent intensity, as Mahatma Gandhi implores Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to work with Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a last-ditch effort to avert Partition. This scene is just one of many that highlight the political turmoil and monumental stakes involved in India’s struggle for independence. Based on the famous book Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, the series takes viewers through the intense negotiations, the challenges of leadership and the difficult trade-offs that have shaped the country’s future.

Produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under Emmay Entertainment in association with Studio NeXT, this historical drama aims to shed light on the intricacies of India’s journey to freedom. With Nikkhil Advani at the helm as showrunner, the series combines a rich story with a cinematic approach, created by a skilled team of writers including Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das, Gundeep Kaur, Divya Nidhi Sharma, Revanta Sarabhai and Ethan Taylor.

Cast and crew of Freedom at Midnight

The series features an ensemble cast led by Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi and Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Arif Zakaria portrays Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with Ira Dubey as Fatima Jinnah, Malishka Mendonsa as Sarojini Naidu and Rajesh Kumar as Liaquat Ali Khan. British figures integral to the period, such as Lord Louis Mountbatten (Luke McGibney) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (Cordelia Bugeja), also appear, alongside images of important British officials such as Archibald Wavell, Clement Attlee and others, further enhancing the portrayal of events with far-reaching consequences.