Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh to star in the web series ‘Rocket Boys’
Actors Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh are going to feature in the web series ‘Rocket Boys’ which will narrate the story of Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and their journey to achieving greatness.
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Sony Liv is all set to deliver a memoir based on the lives of Homi Bhabha the father of India’s nuclear power and Vikram Sarabhai, who is the father of the Indian Space programme through their web series ‘Rocket Boys.’ The series which will re-tell the stories of India’s brightest nuclear physicists will star actors Jim Sarbh as Homi Bhabha and Ishwak Singh as Vikram Sarabhai.
While talking about the show Jim Sarbh said, “In these strange times the relevance of science, scientific research, and innovative, possibly life-saving technology becomes startlingly clear. Rocket Boys is about Vikram Sarabhai and Homi Bhabha, icons in Indian scientific history. I hope their story continues to inspire generations of scientists, researchers, and innovators.
He also said, “Indian entertainment is about to explode with new material, and ‘Rocket Boys’ is a project that will, hopefully, be a part of the new wave of how shows are conceived, created, and consumed. Taking on the role of Homi Bhabha is extremely special, partly because of our shared Parsi heritage, but mostly because of the interesting, driven, Renaissance man he was,” via Pinkvilla.
Speaking about his character the actor said, “His dedication to scientific process and discovery, not least of which are his legacy of world class scientific institutions, his notes on art and culture, and his ability to have a good laugh, make him a delicious character to play,” via India Today.
On the other hand, Ishwak Singh who gained prominence after playing a role in Pataal has shared that how he feels about his role and said, “It is delightful for an artiste to portray a character that is so iconic and deeply rooted in the country’s history. At the same time, it is a huge responsibility. I hope I have been able to do justice to the role of Vikram Sarabhai, who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. It has been a wholesome experience to work on this show,” via India Today.
He said that you often don’t get to play real-life character like Vikram Sarbhai and added, “I was drawn to the concept not just as an artiste, but as a Indian who takes immense pride in the legacy of these iconic scientists. ‘Rocket Boys’ marks my second stint with Nikkhil Advani, and I am grateful that the team chose me for this role,” via Pinkvilla.
The series is directed by Abhay Pannu and will premiere on Sony Liv soon.
