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Sidhant Gupta reveals why he disappeared from social media before Freedom At Midnight: I needed to disconnect to…
1 week, 2 days ago

Sidhant Gupta reveals why he disappeared from social media before Freedom At Midnight: I needed to disconnect to…

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sidhant Gupta is revelling in the good reviews for his portrayal of former Indian prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the web show Freedom At Midnight. Sidhant Gupta on Freedom At Midnight In today’s political scenario, where a lot of political projects are considered propaganda, he believes the show, set in the pre-partition era, didn’t add in the narrative, …

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Freedom at Midnight Review: Book vs Web Series-Partition Through Two Lenses
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Freedom at Midnight Review: Book vs Web Series-Partition Through Two Lenses

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 05, 2024 18:59 IST - 11 MINS READ Inside 10 Downing Street, the rhythms of a relentless clock fill the air. Nikkhil Advani’s web series Freedom at Midnight, inspired by the eponymous 1975 book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, captures this ticking tension, at times too much, at others not enough. As India’s first Prime Minister …

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Freedom At Midnight: Want To Watch The Web Series For Free On Sony LIV? Here's How You Can
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Freedom At Midnight: Want To Watch The Web Series For Free On Sony LIV? Here's How You Can

ABP News  

Freedom at Midnight On Sony LIV: The captivating new web series Freedom at Midnight has launched on Sony LIV, delivering a powerful depiction of India’s Partition era. Here are some of the best ways to get a complimentary subscription: How To Get Sony LIV Premium For Free Paytm First Membership Paytm First members gain six months of Sony LIV Premium …

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Exclusive: Freedom at Midnight criticises Jinnah's politics, not him, say writers
3 weeks, 6 days 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, …

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

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Actor and RJ Malishka Mendonsa reacts to Freedom at Midnight being politicised
1 month ago

Actor and RJ Malishka Mendonsa reacts to Freedom at Midnight being politicised

India Today  

Popular radio jockey and actor Malishka Mendonsa talked about her recently released web series, Freedom At Midnight, being politicised and garnering negativity on social media. When asked if the politicisation and negativity around her show affected her in any way, Malishka laughed and said, "Has it already started? I also remember playing her in school, and I hope after this …

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A Riveting Retelling of India's Journey to Independence
1 month 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 …

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'Freedom at Midnight' series review: A straight-up history lesson that clings to facts but sacrifices drama
1 month, 1 week ago

'Freedom at Midnight' series review: A straight-up history lesson that clings to facts but sacrifices drama

New Indian Express  

You can hear a clock ticking in almost every scene of Freedom at Midnight. The historical drama chronicles the events that led to India’s independence, dampened by the horrific reality of the Partition. Watching the show was like seeing through a glass wall, as the makers of modern India, and Pakistan, MK Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, MA Jinnah …

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‘Freedom at Midnight’ Season 1 review: Independence, warts and all
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Freedom at Midnight’ Season 1 review: Independence, warts and all

Live Mint  

It’s 1946, Partition is starting to look like a real possibility, and the Congress High Command isn’t a happy place. Nikhil Advani’s new series, based on the eponymous book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, opens in May 1946, 15 months before India’s independence. Wonderfully played by Chawla, he’s also shown implicitly to be more ‘Indian’ than Nehru and Jinnah …

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

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Freedom at Midnight director Nikkhil Advani: High time we redo our history books
1 month, 1 week ago

Freedom at Midnight director Nikkhil Advani: High time we redo our history books

India Today  

Filmmaker and producer Nikkhil Advani opened up about his ambitious historical series, Freedom at Midnight, which released on November 15 on Sony LIV. When asked if he was concerned about how viewers might respond to the show’s exploration of the Indian independence struggle and Partition, Advani said, "I don’t know why I would be concerned at all. Drawing from his …

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Sidhant Gupta, Arif Zakaria and more: Meet the stellar cast of Freedom at Midnight
1 month, 1 week ago

Sidhant Gupta, Arif Zakaria and more: Meet the stellar cast of Freedom at Midnight

India Today  

SonyLIV's latest web series, Freedom at Midnight, chronicles India's struggle for independence without being jingoistic, while also highlighting the horrors of Partition that followed immediately after. Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru Actor Sidhant Gupta, who gained prominence with his performance in the Prime Video series Jubilee as Jay Khanna, embodies the role of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Arif …

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What to watch this week on OTT: Deadpool and Wolverine to Freedom at Midnight
1 month, 1 week ago

What to watch this week on OTT: Deadpool and Wolverine to Freedom at Midnight

India Today  

This week’s OTT releases is a diverse mix of action, drama, romance, and more. From Deadpool and Wolverine, Cobra Kai's new season to Freedom at Midnight, there is something for everyone. The series also stars Jaaved Jaaferi and Namit Das, adding layers of complexity to Shiri's magical journey, which blends drama, intrigue, and inspiration. As the stakes get higher, the …

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Freedom at Midnight review: Powerful portrayal of Partition, amped by stellar acting
1 month, 1 week ago

Freedom at Midnight review: Powerful portrayal of Partition, amped by stellar acting

India Today  

At the stroke of midnight on August 14, 1947, India gained freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule. Take, for example, lines like "Aam aadmi vo badlaav laa sakta hai jo sarkaar saalon mein nahi laa sakti" or "Ye log Hindu hone se pehle bhi Punjabi ya Bengali hain". The central characters in the show include Lord Mountbatten, …

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

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Nikkhil Advani on releasing 'Vedaa' with 'Stree 2': It just gobbled us up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nikkhil Advani on releasing 'Vedaa' with 'Stree 2': It just gobbled us up

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani says he made a good film in "Vedaa" but he should have avoided the box office clash with horror comedy "Stree 2". Nikkhil Advani on releasing 'Vedaa' with 'Stree 2': It just gobbled us up The Independence Day week this year saw the release of three major Bollywood releases in “Stree 2”, a horror comedy starring …

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Freedom at Midnight OTT release: When and where to watch political thriller web series directed by Nikkhil Advani
1 month, 2 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 …

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Freedom At Midnight: Nikkhil Advani's upcoming political series ropes in five international actors
7 months, 2 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 …

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Nikkhil Advani sets ‘Freedom at Midnight’ series at SonyLIV
2 years, 6 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 …

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