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Introduction 

Rocket Boys is an Indian Hindi-language biographical streaming television series, brought to you exclusively on SonyLIV. This masterfully created series is based on the lives of two landmark figures in the Indian scientific community - Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. 

The series is headlined by Jim Sarbh, who plays the role of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, and Ishwak Singh in the role of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Accompanying them in pivotal roles are Regina Cassandra as Mrinalini Sarabhai, Rajit Kapur as Jawaharlal Nehru, and Saba Azad as Parvana Irani a.k.a. Pipsy. Other notable inclusions in the cast are Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Namit Das, and Arjun Radhakrishnan.

First aired on 4 February 2022, the series chronicles the incredible journey of India's greatest scientists as they shape a new era of sovereignty and scientific prowess in India.

Table of contents 

Details 

Web Series name

Rocket Boys 

Genre

Drama, History

Directed by

Abhay Pannu

Written by

Kausar Munir, Abhay Pannu

Edited by 

Maahir Zaveri

Produced by

Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani

Starring

Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra

Cinematography by

Harshvir Oberai

Music by

Achint Thakkar

Production company

Roy Kapur Films, Emmay Entertainment

Release date

4 February 2022

OTT Platform

SonyLIV

Country of Origin

India

Language of Origin

Hindi

No. Of Season

1

No. of Episodes

8

Running Time

35–40 minutes per episodes

Story 

Rocket Boys tells the story of two remarkable men, Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The plot revolves around three pivotal decades in India's history (the 1940s-60s) and how the country is evolving into a powerful, brave, and independent nation. It tells the story of Independent India's early years in science.

Dr. Homi J. Bhabha engineered India's Nuclear Programme, and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai established the Indian Space Programme and many more institutes with dreams in their eyes and a vision in their brains. Their journey also involves Mrinalini Sarabhai, a strong pillar in Dr. Sarabhai's life, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who pioneered modern Indian aerospace and nuclear technology, Parvana Irani a close companion of Dr. Bhabha, Raza Mehdi (Not a real person but a fictional character scripted as the antagonist for dramatisation), a distinguished scientist, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who supported them at every step.

The season focuses on their camaraderie, sacrifice, and enormous drive, and how it all culminated to India's maiden rocket launch; it is symbolic of India's journey as it emerges into a new, post-war world.

Where To Watch Rocket Boys

Rocket Boys was released on February 4, 2022. All its episodes are available on SonyLIV.

Rocket Boys Reviews

The show was well-received by reviewers and audiences alike, with praise for the performances, direction, writing, and other technical components.

According to the Times of India, Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's programme is a shining tribute to India's scientific heroes, with a rating of 3.5. They also stated that the show is intriguing from the beginning. According to Anuj Kumar of The Hindu, the primary performers, Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, lead a wonderful ensemble cast that brilliantly brings to life the scientific community's achievements in starting India's atomic and space projects.

Rocket Boys received 4.5/5 ratings from Shefali Deshpande of The Quint, who stated that it is the type of story that the Oscars and BAFTA look for. They also noted that with top-notch acting, writing, direction, and music, as well as actual film from back in the day and audio to accompany it, this programme is here to win slow, steady, and large. According to Moneycontrol, Roy Kapur Films, Emmay Entertainment, and SonyLIV collaborated to create an unforgettable programme.

Pinkvilla rated it 4/5 and noted that Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh brilliantly support India's empirical past. It also stated that Rocket Boys moves at a deliberate pace, gradually developing a tale and its characters to make the overall picture more engaging and amusing. While the writing, casting, and acting are all excellent, the programme also excels in background and production music. Outlook gave it a 4 out of 5 stars, saying that Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh excel in this humanised account of India's greatest scientists, making it a fantastic biographical drama that never stops inspiring.

Cast of Rocket Boys

Cat of Rocket Boys

Crew  

Created by: Nikkhil Advani

Written by (Dialogues):Kausar Munir andAbhay Pannu

Story by: Abhay Koranne

Screenplay by : Abhay Pannu

Directed by: Abhay Pannu

Music by: Achint Thakkar

Executive producers: Malvika Khatri and Rameshchandra Yadav

Producers: Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani

Production companies: Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment

Cinematography: Harshvir Oberai

Editor: Maahir Zaveri

Episodes

Episode Name About The Episode
War and Peace Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai remember the first time they met, discussing their differing views on the ongoing war.
It's Like Gravity As Homi and Vikram become better friends, they encounter an unexpected obstacle that introduces them to some individuals who will change their lives in a big way.
The Greater Good Homi and Vikram each started on their own journeys, aiming to make their dreams come true.
A Tryst with Destiny When Homi and Vikram's country gained independence, they had big dreams for it. However, they soon realized that a new leader had emerged, and there was also a hidden danger on the horizon.
The Outsider Homi and Vikram are dealing with a tough situation where they're facing criticism and challenges in their personal and work lives.
The Democratic Process They've got big dreams, but a strong rebellion is making things tough. Now, they have to pick the path they believe is right.
We are at War As India prepares to start its journey in nuclear science, another exciting dream gains momentum. However, the looming threat of war could jeopardize everything.
A New Dawn As the nation begins to recover from the war's pain, some remarkable individuals unite for a final epic confrontation to achieve something extraordinary.

Controversy

The web series' adversary, Raza Mehdi, is a fictional character added for dramatisation of the web series. Some of this character's background is comparable to that of India's famous physicist Meghnad Saha, who also happened to be a namasudra (Dalit). The physical appearance, dark complexion, nativity (Calcutta), and achievements of the character are comparable (member of parliament). Raza Mehdi is portrayed as a Muslim, a communist, and a CIA target.

Award Won by Web Series Rocket Boys

Year of Ceremony

Award

Category

Nominee

Result

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Drama Series

Rocket Boys

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Director

Abhay Pannu

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Screenplay

Abhay Pannu and Shiv Singh

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Production Design

Meghna Gandhi

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Cinematographer

Harshvir Oberai

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Costume Design

Biju Antony and Uma Biju

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best VFX

Variate Studio

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Critics' Choice: Best Actor Drama

Jim Sarbh

Won

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Actor (Male)

Jim Sarbh

Nominated

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Actor (Male)

Ishwak Singh

Nominated

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Supporting Actor (Female)

Regina Cassandra

Nominated

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Dialogue, Series

Kausar Munir, Abhay Pannu

Nominated

2022

Filmfare OTT Awards

Best Original Story, Series

Abhay Koranne, Abhay Pannu

Nominated

Behind the scenes

The Retreat, the Sarabhai family residence, was filmed in Jaipur's Hari Mahal Palace. Mallika Sarabhai, Sarabhai's daughter, visited with the art team to learn more about their home, culture, environment, and way of life.

Conclusion

This series will be a treat for people who enjoy science or have been following India's progress in the discipline. You already know what this series is about, or rather, who it is about, so let me get to the good stuff:-

The creators have done a lot of study for this series. Many terms or organisations that today's generation may not be aware of, such as ATIRA or ISCOPAR, will force you to Google them diligently. Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh deliver outstanding performances. Many may wonder why Ishwak Singh's Vikram only ages with time.

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