Freedom at Midnight Season 2 explores the political and emotional aftermath of India’s Independence in 1947.
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 will be available exclusively on SonyLIV
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Freedom at Midnight Season 2 returns with a more visceral and intense exploration of the months that changed India forever. The historical drama, created and directed by Nikkhil Advani, revisits the years following India's independence in 1947, when freedom came alongside pain, political chaos, and irrevocable decisions. Adapted from the seminal book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, the series looks beyond dates and speeches to reveal the human cost of Partition. Coming soon to Sony LIV, Season 2 will feature powerful performances and keen-edged political drama, driven by emotional storytelling that navigates through real history.
Freedom at Midnight Season 2 will be available exclusively on SonyLIV starting January 9, 2026. Subscribed viewers can watch the series on the SonyLIV app or website.
The trailer delves into the diplomacy, personal struggles, and moral dilemmas that shaped twin nations, moving across borders and between hearts and minds as men of their time were forced to make difficult choices.
The historical drama series Freedom at Midnight is created and directed by Nikkhil Advani, who also serves as the showrunner. The production is handled by Emmay Entertainment, in association with StudioNext. The series features an ensemble cast including Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, and Arif Zakaria.
The first season was acclaimed for its research and performances, maintaining a rating of 8.3 on IMDb and setting high hopes for Season 2.
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