Jim Sarbh's and Ishwak Singh's first look as India's brightest nuclear physicists Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai for Sony LIV's 'Rocket Boys' out

By Rashita Sahni

on June 23, 2021 01:14:34 PM

On April 18, PeepingMoon exclusively informed its readers that Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh are all set to play the roles of Homi Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear power, and Vikram Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian Space Programme, in Sony LIV'S new web series Rocket Boys. The series will retell the stories of India's brightest nuclear physicists. Now, the actors' first looks are out.

Journalist Rahul Raut revealed the looks on his Twitter and captioned it as, "First look of @jimSarbh as #HomiBhabha and Ishwak Singh as #VikramSarabhai in @SonyLIV's ambitious biographical series #RocketBoys.. Created & produced by @nikkhiladvani and @roykapurfilms, the @realabhaypannu directorial is currently being shot and will premiere in October 2021!"

First look of @jimSarbh as #HomiBhabha and Ishwak Singh as #VikramSarabhai in @SonyLIV's ambitious biographical series #RocketBoys.. Created & produced by @nikkhiladvani and @roykapurfilms, the @realabhaypannu directorial is currently being shot and will premiere in October 2021! pic.twitter.com/uoBorVEY4S

— Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) June 23, 2021

Created by Nikkhil Advani, Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, the show is directed by Abhay Pannu. Rocket Boys will retrace Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai's accomplishments.

Talking about the show, Jim said, “In these strange times the relevance of science, scientific research, and innovative, possibly life-saving technology becomes startlingly clear. Rocket Boys is about Vikram Sarabhai and Homi Bhabha, icons in Indian scientific history. I hope their story continues to inspire generations of scientists, researchers, and innovators.”

Ishwak said, "It is delightful for an artiste to portray a character that is so iconic and deeply rooted in the country's history. At the same time, it is a huge responsibility. I hope I have been able to do justice to the role of Vikram Sarabhai, who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. It has been a wholesome experience to work on this show," he said.

(Source: Twitter)