Freedom at Midnight is a Hindi-language historical drama series that premiered on Sony LIV on November 15, 2024. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the series is an adaptation of the 1975 book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, offering an in-depth portrayal of India’s journey to independence and the events surrounding the 1947 Partition.

Set in the mid-1940s, the series explores the socio-political turmoil in British India, where the demand for freedom from colonial rule reaches its zenith. It focuses on the interactions between key historical figures and their conflicting ideologies, culminating in the dawn of a new nation and the heart-wrenching division of the subcontinent.

The series is an eye-opening depiction of one of the most significant chapters in world history, offering a rare combination of emotional depth, political intrigue, and cultural insight. It provides a balanced perspective on the sacrifices and decisions that shaped modern South Asia.

Series Overview

Director
Nikkhil Advani
Language Hindi
Genre
Historic, Drama
No. of Seasons 1
Total Episodes 7
Released

15 November 2024
Platform SonyLiv

Cast:

Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, Luke McGibney, Cordelia Bugeja, Arif Zakaria, Ira Dubey, Malishka Mendonsa, K.C. Shankar, Rajesh Kumar

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