No Drama Intended, Just Sharing a Beloved Tale: Nikkhil Advani on ‘Freedom at Midnight’ | Bollywood

Arre bhai, Bollywood ka drama toh chalta hi rehta hai! Today, I bring you the latest khabar from the world of Hindi cinema, straight from your favorite gupshup queen, Khabree Kiran! Let’s dive into the story behind the much-anticipated series, "Freedom at Midnight," with none other than Nikkhil Advani at the helm. Ab kya karein, Bollywood ke gossip aur history ki kahaniyan, dono hi mazedaar hote hain!

Picture this: After the smashing success of "Rocket Boys," our man Nikkhil Advani decided to go a tad bit wild (ambitious, if you will) with his next project. Aur kyon na ho? History ka chapter kholne ka maza hi kuch aur hai! Teaming up with Danish Khan from Sony LIV, they both stumbled upon their mutual love for the iconic book "Freedom at Midnight."

Advani baba, who previously chronicled the dosti of nuclear physicists in "Rocket Boys," found this new venture more of a roller-coaster ride. You see, adapting a book that’s practically history personified is no chhota-mota kaam! But hey, who said Bollywood was ever shy of a challenge?

Nikkhil is not trying to be the bad boy stirring up controversies. Nahi bhai, he just wants to share a story that’s close to his heart. "I want to remind people of our history without creating a ruckus," he said. Story toh bas pyaar se sunani hai!

This historical political drama is set to unravel the heroic deeds of our freedom fighters—Gandhi ji, Nehru, Sardar Patel, and even the enigmatic Jinnah and Lord Mountbatten. Basically, sab kuch ek dum masaledar!

And here comes the fun part. Our director sahab is known for his films like “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and “D-Day,” and now he’s taken the liberty of scripting some juicy conversations between these iconic figures. Kya Jinnah really said, "You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs"? Maybe not, but it’s all in the spirit of creative storytelling, doston!

Advani knows he’s walking a tightrope with this series. "Patriotism ka concept thoda idhar-udhar ho gaya hai," he muses. But he’s all for re-examining what it means to truly love one’s country—“Rocket Boys” style, of course!

Casting for such legendary roles was no cakewalk either. But then, Sidhant Gupta from "Jubilee" with his Nehru-like naksh (nose, that is), and RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, all seemed just right. And let’s not forget the legendary makeup artist Jagdish Dada, who confidently said, "I can make this person Gandhi or Sardar Patel." Wah, kya baat hai!

So, gear up for "Freedom at Midnight," streaming on SonyLIV from November 15. It’s going to be a ride through history with a touch of Bollywood tadka!

Kiran’s Gyan: Bollywood mein history ho ya mystery, dono mein hi masala zaroori hai. So, if you’re ever stuck between a historical fact and a filmy twist, just remember: Thoda sa drama toh banta hai, boss! 🎬😜