Mumbai. The looks of two more new characters have been released from the web series ‘Freedom at Midnight’ based on India’s independence and its struggle. This character is of Pakistani leader Mohammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. In the series, the character of Mohammad Ali Jinnah is played by Arif Zakaria, while the character of Fatima is played by Ira Dubey. Arif is looking very good in the role of Jinnah. While the screen presence also looks amazing. This series will stream on Sony Liv this year.
This web series has been directed by ‘Rocket Boys’ director Nikhil Advani. This series is based on the book of the same name – ‘Freedom at Midnight’. This book was written by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre in 1975. This series will show India’s freedom movement and political developments in detail. Also, the focus has been on the events that took place during the partition of India and Pakistan.
Arif Zakaria in the role of Mohammad Ali Jinnah. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @sonyliv)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah remained the leader of the All India Muslim League from 1913 until the formation of Pakistan. By the time he died in 1948, he was the first Governor-General of the new country.
Ira Dubey played the role of Fatima Jinnah.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s close confidant was his younger sister Fatima, who after the establishment of the country established the Pakistan Women’s Association and under this, worked for the permanent protection of female immigrants.
‘Freedom at Midnight’ will be released on Sony Liv this year.
Before Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Fatima Jinnah, the looks of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabh Patel have been released from ‘Freedom at Midnight’, played by Siddhant Gupta, Chirad Vohra, Rajendra Chawla respectively. The first look of all the characters from the series has increased people’s excitement. This series will be released by the end of this year.
Tags: Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Web Series
FIRST PUBLISHED: May 12, 2024, 09:41 IST