Freedom at Midnight

Freedom at Midnight

2024 · 2 seasons · 14 eps · ★ 8.2 · Drama, War & Politics

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Freedom at Midnight is the electrifying story of India's struggle for independence. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, it recounts the partition of India and Pakistan, and the religious and socio-political dynamics of the era.

Created by Nikkhil Advani

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