Rocket Boys

About the show

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.

Starring

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