Rocket Boys
Spanning three crucial decades (1940-60s) in the history of India, the story chronicles the life of three great men responsible for launching India's space and nuclear programs respectively: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the architect of India's Nuclear Programme, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, universally acknowledged as the Father of the Indian Space Programme and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the pioneer of modern Indian aerospace and nuclear technology. The season traces the journey of Bhabha and Sarabhai coming to terms with the challenges facing a young, independent nation and their friendship, sacrifice and determination.
Genres
Series Details
Returning Series
HI
Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nikkhil Advani
2
Cast
Jim Sarbh
Homi Bhabha
Ishwak Singh
Vikram Sarabhai
Regina Cassandra
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Saba Azad
Parvana Irani (Pipsy)
Rajit Kapoor
Jawaharlal Nehru
Arjun Radhakrishnan
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Raza Mehdi
Namit Das
Prosenjit Dey
K.C. Shankar
Vishwesh Mathur
Seasons
Amidst global conflict and enemies charging our borders, India becoming a nuclear nation was the only deterrent to imminent threats of war. Witness the incredible journey of India's greatest scientists shaping a new era where no one dared to challenge their country's sovereignty.