Teaser of Rocket Boys starring Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh out now

Ishwak Singh, Jim Sarbh. Pictures/PR

Set against the backdrop of a brave new India post-Independence, the teaser of Rocket Boys gives you a sneak peek into the great minds of Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai respectively, and how their accomplishments formed the foundation of a great nation which we are so proud of today. From making great scientific discoveries together and envisioning an extraordinary future for the next generation, Rocket Boys is an ode to these brilliant men of science.

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Featuring Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh as Homi J. Bhabha and Dr Vikram A. Sarabhai respectively, Rocket Boys is created by Nikkhil Advani, Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani.

Talking about his role as Bhabha, Sarbh says, "Taking on the role of Homi Bhabha is special, partly because of our shared Parsi heritage. But more importantly, it is [a privilege] because he was an interesting, driven, Renaissance man. His dedication to scientific process and discovery, his notes on arts and culture, and his ability to have a good laugh make him a delicious character to play."

Rocket Boys to launch soon on SonyLIV.

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