Freedom at Midnight OTT Release Date: Indian Independence Story to be Available on SonyLIV

Freedom at Midnight will debut on SonyLIV on November 15, offering an in-depth exploration of India’s final days before independence. The series promises a compelling blend of political drama and historical depth that will intrigue viewers interested in India’s past, especially those eager to understand the complex decisions behind Partition. SonyLIV subscribers can stream this highly anticipated release starting in mid-November, marking another important addition to the platform’s growing catalog of historical dramas.

Freedom at Midnight Official Trailer and Plot

The recently released teaser for Freedom at Midnight captures a moment of urgent intensity, showing Mahatma Gandhi imploring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to engage with Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a final attempt to avert Partition. This scene is just one of many that highlight the political turmoil and monumental issues involved in India’s struggle for independence. The series, based on the popular book Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, takes viewers through the intense negotiations, leadership challenges and difficult compromises that shaped the country’s future.

Produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under Emmay Entertainment in collaboration with Studio NeXT, this historical drama aims to highlight the intricacies of India’s journey to freedom. With Nikkhil Advani at the helm as showrunner, the series combines a rich narrative with a cinematic approach, crafted by a team of skilled writers including Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das, Gundeep Kaur, Divya Nidhi Sharma, Revanta Sarabhai and Ethan Taylor .

Freedom at Midnight cast and crew

The series features a cast led by Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi and Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Arif Zakaria plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with Ira Dubey as Fatima Jinnah, Malishka Mendonsa as Sarojini Naidu and Rajesh Kumar as Liaquat Ali Khan. British figures integral to the period, such as Lord Louis Mountbatten (Luke McGibney) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (Cordelia Bugeja), also make an appearance, alongside portraits of key British officials like Archibald Wavell, Clement Attlee and others, enriching the portrait of events which had considerable consequences.