Nikkhil Advani: Sad if youth has only film stars as its heroes

Updated On: 08 February, 2022 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian

With Rocket Boys opening to wide applause, creator Nikkhil Advani says he wanted to reacquaint viewers with worthy idols like Bhabha and Sarabhai

Sarbh and Singh in the series

In a sea of crime thrillers and YA shows, it is refreshing to find a story that is rooted in the world of science. Rocket Boys is an unusual offering in the Indian OTT scene — as much for remembering heroes from a field that should be hailed more often, as for the deft handling of the subject. The Sony LIV series, which sees Jim Sarbh as Homi Bhabha and Ishwak Singh as Vikram Sarabhai, has opened to high praise. With this, creator Nikkhil.

Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai