Rocket Boys

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-02-04

Last Air Date: 2023-03-17

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nikkhil Advani

Networks: SonyLIV

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Top Cast

Jim Sarbh as Homi Bhabha
Ishwak Singh as Vikram Sarabhai
Regina Cassandra as Mrinalini Sarabhai
Saba Azad as Parvana Irani (Pipsy)
Rajit Kapoor as Jawaharlal Nehru
Arjun Radhakrishnan as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Raza Mehdi
Namit Das as Prosenjit Dey
K.C. Shankar as Vishwesh Mathur
T.M. Karthik as CV Raman

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: War and Peace (2022-02-04)

With the country at war, Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai are faced with a monumental conflict: Is war the only way to attain peace? At odds with one another, they look back at their lives and the story of how they met.
Ep. 2: It’s Like Gravity (2022-02-04)

Homi and Vikram’s life at IISc hits an unexpected roadblock that threatens to jeopardise their research. They devise a unique plan that leads them to cross paths with individuals who will alter the course of their lives.
Ep. 3: The Greater Good (2022-02-04)

A diametrically opposed approach to life has set Homi and Vikram on separate paths but theirs is a friendship that thrives on contradictions. In a unique turn of events, they get inspired by one another as they step into new roles and undertake greater responsibility in pursuit of their dreams.
Ep. 4: A Tryst with Destiny (2022-02-04)

An independent nation takes shape as Homi and Vikram begin to confront the idea of their legacy. A successor wakes up in a new India, as an enemy rises from the shadows.
Ep. 5: The Outsider (2022-02-04)

With great endeavours come greater burdens; Homi and Vikram battle through personal and professional impediments as the opposition to their unconventional methods grows stronger. Homi makes a grand announcement that causes ripples internationally, while Vikram prepares for a battle at home.
Ep. 6: A Democratic Process (2022-02-04)

A newly elected Raza stands tall against Homi’s faltering ambition. Vikram’s commitment is tested when faced with a fierce rebellion. Each must make a tough choice; will they choose the path that’s right or one that’s easy?
Ep. 7: We are at War (2022-02-04)

Vikram must confront a forgotten dream as Homi takes on an impossible one. A new chapter begins in the field of nuclear science and space technology but an impending war threatens to tear it all down.
Ep. 8: A New Dawn (2022-02-04)

The towering ambitions, the great sacrifices and the undeniable genius of these great men are put to test in a final showdown. As the country emerges from the ravages of war, Homi and Vikram must join forces to pull off an impossible feat.