Sony LIV's Freedom at Midnight receives thumbs up from Gandhi's Kin Tushar Gandhi
4 months ago

Sony LIV's Freedom at Midnight receives thumbs up from Gandhi's Kin Tushar Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Sony LIV's latest historical drama, Freedom at Midnight, has been making waves with its gripping narrative and poignant portrayal of India's struggle for independence. Director Nikkhil Advani's vision has resonated with audiences and industry insiders alike, with many reaching out to express their appreciation. Apart from Tushar Gandhi, acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra, known for his thought-provoking films and a mentor to Nikkhil, also gave a shoutout to Nikkhil for his hard work. Freedom at Midnight is based on the eponymous book by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre featuring a talented ensemble cast, including Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, Arif Zakaria, Malishka Mendonsa, Rajesh Kumar, KC Shankar, Luke McGibney, Cordelia Bugeja, Alistair Finlay, Andrew Cullum, and Richard Teverson in pivotal roles.

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Exclusive: Freedom at Midnight criticises Jinnah's politics, not him, say writers
4 months ago

Exclusive: Freedom at Midnight criticises Jinnah's politics, not him, say writers

India Today  

SonyLIV's Freedom at Midnight takes on the daunting task of retelling the events of India's Partition through a nuanced, character-driven lens. The web series, based on a non-fiction book of the same name, explores the psyche of monumental historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, …

Freedom at Midnight: This Political Thriller Keeps You Hooked
4 months ago

Freedom at Midnight: This Political Thriller Keeps You Hooked

Deccan Chronicle  

Freedom at Midnight is directed by Nikkhil Advani and has a stellar cast consisting of Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, Arif Zakaria, Ira Dubey, Malishka Mendonsa, Rajesh Kumar, KC Shankar, Luke McGibney, Cordelia Bugeja, Alistair Finlay, Andrew Cullum, and Richard Teverson, among many more. Freedom at Midnight is a political thriller that vividly brings to life pivotal moments from …

Nikkhil Advani: When you make something like Freedom at Midnight, there will be opposing points of view | Exclusive
4 months ago

Nikkhil Advani: When you make something like Freedom at Midnight, there will be opposing points of view | Exclusive

Hindustan Times  

Nikkhil Advani's Freedom At Midnight traces the days leading up to the India-Pakistan partition in 1947, and he says he was prepared to receive polarising feedback for the series which tries to turmoil inside the political rooms. On mixed response to show Freedom at Midnight is an epic political thriller that vividly captures the dramatic and defining events surrounding India's …

A Riveting Retelling of India's Journey to Independence
4 months, 1 week ago

A Riveting Retelling of India's Journey to Independence

Deccan Chronicle  

Nikkhil Advani delivers a masterpiece with Freedom at Midnight, blending history, drama, and action while navigating the multifaceted struggle for India's freedom. Through the eyes of key figures—Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lord Louis Mountbatten —the show offers a nuanced exploration of the political intrigue, personal sacrifices, and emotional upheavals that defined this historic era. A …

‘Freedom At Midnight’ series review: A pacy, layered account of Partition politics
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Freedom At Midnight’ series review: A pacy, layered account of Partition politics

The Hindu  

Once a purveyor of Bollywood entertainment, director Nikkhil Advani of late is exploring drama surrounding real, epochal events – life-altering situations where the decisions are not made based on right and wrong, but on the pretext of consequences. A fairly faithful adaptation of Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins’ non-fiction book, Advani’s ambitious work presents a layered account of the painful …

Freedom at Midnight review: Nikkhil Advani's sprawling, layered show is India's answer to The Crown
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4 months, 1 week ago

Freedom at Midnight review: Nikkhil Advani's sprawling, layered show is India's answer to The Crown

Hindustan Times  

Freedom at Midnight review: Interestingly, Nikkhil Advani's new series releases on the same day as his directorial debut. Arif Zakaria as Mohammad Ali Jinnah No one man's story It also helps that Freedom at Midnight is not a biopic – it's not obsessed with any one particular figure. Viceroy's House – Gurinder Chadha's 2017 historical was also partly adapted from …

'Freedom At Midnight' web series review: Nikkhil Advani's slow-burn political drama oscillates between tense and terse
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4 months, 1 week ago

'Freedom At Midnight' web series review: Nikkhil Advani's slow-burn political drama oscillates between tense and terse

Firstpost  

As much as the filmmaker should be lauded for stepping away from the world of big stars, the ensemble he has created for his show are both hit and miss Cast: Chirag Vohra, Siddhant Gupta, Ira Dubey, Arif Zakaria, Rajesh Kumar Director: Nikkhil Advani Language: Hindi Nikkhil Advani knows a thing or two about scale and grandeur. Chirag Vohra, Siddhant …

Not trying to stir up controversy, just want to tell a story I love: Nikkhil Advani on ‘Freedom at Midnight’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Not trying to stir up controversy, just want to tell a story I love: Nikkhil Advani on ‘Freedom at Midnight’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, After the success of "Rocket Boys", producer Nikkhil Advani says he was keen to chronicle another chapter from Indian history and he wanted to be a "little bit more ambitious". Not trying to stir up controversy, just want to tell a story I love: Nikkhil Advani on ‘Freedom at Midnight’ Advani said he and Danish Khan, Business Head of …

‘My aim was to demystify Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘My aim was to demystify Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah’

New Indian Express  

After being the creative force behind shows like The Empire and Rocket Boys, filmmaker Nikkhil Advani’s tryst with history continues with the upcoming SonyLIV series, Freedom at Midnight. The show has an ensemble cast, consisting of Jubilee-fame Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Arif Zakaria, Rajendra Chawla, Ira Dubey and RJ Malishka, among others. We spoke to Nikkhil about the show’s inception, …

My aim was to demystify Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah: Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani
4 months, 2 weeks ago

My aim was to demystify Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah: Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani

New Indian Express  

After being the creative force behind shows like The Empire and Rocket Boys, filmmaker Nikkhil Advani’s tryst with history continues with the upcoming SonyLIV series, Freedom at Midnight. The show has an ensemble cast, consisting of Jubilee-fame Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Arif Zakaria, Rajendra Chawla, Ira Dubey and RJ Malishka, among others. We spoke to Nikkhil about the show’s inception, …

Sony LIV unveils the trailer of Freedom at Midnight
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sony LIV unveils the trailer of Freedom at Midnight

Deccan Chronicle  

The highly anticipated trailer of Freedom at Midnight has been unveiled! Nikkhil Advani spearheads this project as the showrunner and director, while the story is penned by a talented team, including Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das, Gundeep Kaur, Divya Nidhi Sharma, Revanta Sarabhai, and Ethan Taylor. The series features a stellar cast, including Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra …

Freedom at Midnight OTT release: When and where to watch political thriller web series directed by Nikkhil Advani
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Freedom at Midnight OTT release: When and where to watch political thriller web series directed by Nikkhil Advani

Live Mint  

The latest teaser for the upcoming SonyLIV web series Freedom at Midnight has stirred excitement. It showcases a key moment in history when Mahatma Gandhi appealed to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, urging him to extend leadership to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a final effort to prevent the Partition. This historical drama promises to explore the intense political manoeuvres and crucial decisions …

Freedom At Midnight: Nikkhil Advani's upcoming political series ropes in five international actors
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Freedom At Midnight: Nikkhil Advani's upcoming political series ropes in five international actors

India TV News  

The makers of Freedom At Midnight are all geared up for a big opening as they have roped in five international actors to the cast. According to a report in PTI, the five actors, Luke McGibney, Andrew Cullum, Richard Teverson, Alistair Finlay, and Cordelia Bugeja -- will play pivotal roles in the Sony LIV series. The book follows the details …

Nikkhil Advani sets ‘Freedom at Midnight’ series at SonyLIV
2 years, 9 months ago

Nikkhil Advani sets ‘Freedom at Midnight’ series at SonyLIV

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani will be serving as the producer and showrunner of SonyLIV's upcoming political thriller drama series "Freedom at Midnight", the makers announced on Thursday. According to the makers, "Freedom at Midnight" is an epic political thriller drama that highlights "several incidents from the year of India’s independence and interconnected stories about crucial events and personalities who played a …

15 August review: This Netflix film is a timely, eccentric exploration of the meaning of ‘freedom’
6 years ago

15 August review: This Netflix film is a timely, eccentric exploration of the meaning of ‘freedom’

Firstpost  

As far back as I can remember, the 15th of August always had a different *smell* to it. Marathi films that celebrate the madcap communal love in a typical Mumbai chawl aren’t uncommon, yet they’re always a good go-to for character-driven plots, because of the sheer scope available to create diverse personalities and tell stories that are at once, unique …

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