Rarely are theatrical works made that allow society to reflect on the reality, struggle, pain, commitment, effort, and forward-looking vision that shaped our present. I watched one such work.
This is a historical show based on a book of the same name, written by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins. This is a story of India and its struggle to gain independence from British powers. It is a seven-episode series detailing the stress, pain, and agony of its leaders as they gained independence while suffering so much anguish. The suffering of the nation and how the nation united and, at times, divided, made way for the midnight TRYST WITH DESTINY The commitment of Gandhiji, Panditji, Sardarji, Azadji, and many more, versus the tricks of Jinnah, Suhrawardy, Liaquat, and the British authorities.
This series by Nikkhil Advani is a service to the nation. The nation, fed lies and myths by WhatsApp University, gets to see real India, the real situation, and how leadership dealt with British authorities, including the Muslim League, to free our nation from the monarchy's clutches. I also realized the huge contribution of Indians in the British administration—Mr. V. P. Menon, who rendered such great service to the nation while working for the powers of that day. The commitment and agony of Nehruji, the smartness and foresight of Sardar Sahab in maneuvering the path to freedom, the resolve of Maulana Azad in these moments of crisis, and, not least, the tall values of Bapu, who was a one-man army the whole country would follow at his call.
All the actors in the show have done a commendable job. I thought how such a young man as Sidhant Gupta could play Nehruji, but to my surprise, his performance has been immaculate. Rajendra Chawla is not himself but Sardar Sahab; splendid. Chirag Vohra as Mahatma is a pure reflection of what we imagine and have seen of Bapu from the rare footage we have of him. Jinnah and his antics are perfectly captured by Arif Zakaria. I was amazed by the acting of Rajesh Kumar as Liaquat; superlative. The rest of the cast also does a very commendable job. Cheers to the set designers and the costume designers who have made sure the period is truly reflected in the show. The dialogue about the telephone—it is one gadget many would need to explain to their children—what it is.
I insist that every Indian should watch this series to see and understand the motivation, commitment, strength, and struggle of our leaders who won independence for us to live in free air. I also request SonyLIV to make it free for all to see, outside the paywall. It would be a service to the nation.
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