Rocket Boys is a critically acclaimed Indian web series streaming on SonyLIV, focusing on the lives and contributions of two of India’s greatest scientific minds, Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. It beautifully blends science, history, and drama to narrate the story of India’s journey towards scientific self-reliance.

Season 1: The Foundation of Indian Science

The first season introduces the audience to post-independence India, where the country is grappling with poverty, political instability, and the challenges of rebuilding itself. Against this backdrop, two brilliant minds—Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai—emerge as the pioneers of India’s nuclear energy and space programs.

In Rocket Boys Season 2, the story delves into one of the most critical and daring chapters in India’s scientific history, Operation Smiling Buddha, the codename for India’s first successful nuclear bomb test in 1974. The season intertwines the challenges of nuclear ambition, satellite development, and shifting political dynamics, offering an intense and emotionally charged narrative.

Rocket Boys Season 2 masterfully balances historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling, making it an inspiring and gripping watch that highlights the sacrifices, ambitions, and brilliance behind India’s rise as a scientific power.

Rocket Boys is more than a history lesson; it’s an inspiring tale of dreams, determination, and genius. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or a history buff, this series is a must-watch for its portrayal of two men who shaped India’s future in space and nuclear technology.

Series Overview

Director
Abhay Pannu
Language Hindi
Genre
Biography, Drama, Historic
No. of Seasons 2
Total Episodes 16
Released

5 February 2022
Platform SonyLiv

Cast:

Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra, Saba Azad, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Namit Das, K.C. Shankar, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Charu Shankar, Rajit Kapur, Muni Jha, Mark Bennington.

Where to watch: Rocket Boys web series is now streaming on SonyLiv.

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