Bollywood star and critically acclaimed actor, Jim Sarbh, who has given brilliant performances in blockbuster Bollywood films including ‘Neerja’ and ‘Padmaavat’, will be portraying the role of Indian Nuclear Scientist – Homi Jehangir Bhabha (1909-1966), in the oncoming SonyLIV web-series, titled ‘Rocket Boys’. The series is based on the lives of Indian nuclear researchers – Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, Ishwak Singh of ‘Pataal Lok’ fame will portray Sarabhai, SonyLIV announced, on 23rd June, 2021. 

Honoured to pay tribute to one of India’s brightest scientist – Homi Bhabha, considered the Father of the Indian Nuclear Program, Jim Sarbh felt that the role is that much more special because of the shared Parsi heritage. “The series will be a part of the next wave of how material is created and consumed. Taking on the role of Homi Bhabha is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, partially because of our common Parsi background, but primarily because of the fascinating, determined Renaissance guy he was. His dedication to scientific process and discovery, not least of which are his legacy of world class scientific institutions, his notes on art and culture, and his ability to have a good laugh, make him a delicious character to play,” shared 33-year-old Jim Sarbh.

‘Rocket Boys’ follows the lives of these two physicists and shares how they made history with some of the greatest scientific discoveries. The plot will dive deep into Bhabha and Sarabhai’s personalities and explore how they achieved their greatest accomplishments. These two great minds were way ahead of their times – visionaries who had the courage to turn their dreams into reality by embarking on paths that led the way to some of the greatest scientific discoveries. Directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, ‘Rocket Boys’ will take us back to the era, retracing the accomplishments, dwelling deeper into their personalities and life to understand their greatness and relevance even today.

“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,” added Sarbh.