Fans are abuzz with excitement over Sony Liv's latest series 'Freedom At Midnight'. The anticipation heightens as a new teaser, unveiling a significant confrontation between Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi, has been released. The first teaser provided a glimpse into the partition saga of India and Pakistan, highlighting a critical moment where Jawaharlal Nehru was favored over Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by Gandhi. This new teaser continues to delve into the pivotal interactions between these monumental historical figures.
What's special about the teaser?
The teaser opens with chants of 'Long Live Mahatma Gandhi'. Sarojini Naidu stands before a gathering declaring the session as a crucial platform for the party to deliberate Gandhi's non-cooperation proposal, a scene set at the Indian National Congress's 1920 Nagpur session. Jinnah's opposition to Gandhi's proposal led to public dissent against him. He argued that Gandhi had captured the people's choice, predicting that Gandhi would eventually make his own choices, steering the nation in the wrong direction. Despite his appeal, he was unheard, prompting his resignation from Congress.
The narrative progresses as Jinnah emerges as the voice of Muslims in India, facing challenges symbolizing his struggles in the freedom fight. The intensity of his speeches hints at underlying animosity. Jinnah boldly declares their demand for an independent sovereign Pakistan, ready to wield arms if necessary and not shying away from Congress's call for conflict. Nehru's dismissive remark, 'Pakistan is a mad idea,' further adds tension, culminating in visible frustration on Gandhi and Nehru's faces.
This teaser promises to reveal unseen facets of the India-Pakistan partition through 'Freedom At Midnight'. Many freedom fighters played monumental roles in this history, making decisions that shaped their envisioned outcomes versus the reality that unfolded. The series, based on Dominique Lappiere and Larry Collins' book, is set to stream on Sony Liv this November with the tagline: 'The history you don’t know about, but should.'
