Indian actor Jim Sarbh has been recognized with an International Emmy best actor nomination for hit SonyLIV series “Rocket Boys.”
In the series, created by Nikkhil Advani, directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, Sarbh plays Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha, credited as the father of the Indian nuclear program. Alongside him is Ishwak Singh playing Vikram Sarabhai who pioneered India’s space research program.
Since debuting in 2014 with “Shuruaat Ka Interval,” Sarbh has racked up an impressive array of credits including the acclaimed “Neerja” (2016), Toronto title “A Death in the Gunj” (2017), hits “Padmaavat” and “Sanju,” Rotterdam film “Jonaki,” Toronto selection “The Wedding Guest” (all 2018), Sundance film “Photograph” (2019) and 2023 hit “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.” He also has a recurring lead role in the immensely popular Prime Video series “Made in Heaven.”
Next up for Sarbh are: an interview show with Zoya Hussain; a new film with Pannu,...
In the series, created by Nikkhil Advani, directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, Sarbh plays Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha, credited as the father of the Indian nuclear program. Alongside him is Ishwak Singh playing Vikram Sarabhai who pioneered India’s space research program.
Since debuting in 2014 with “Shuruaat Ka Interval,” Sarbh has racked up an impressive array of credits including the acclaimed “Neerja” (2016), Toronto title “A Death in the Gunj” (2017), hits “Padmaavat” and “Sanju,” Rotterdam film “Jonaki,” Toronto selection “The Wedding Guest” (all 2018), Sundance film “Photograph” (2019) and 2023 hit “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.” He also has a recurring lead role in the immensely popular Prime Video series “Made in Heaven.”
Next up for Sarbh are: an interview show with Zoya Hussain; a new film with Pannu,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
reviewJim Sarbh as Dr Homi Bhabha and Ishwak Singh as Dr Vikram Sarabhai ignite the screen with career best performances in Sony Liv’s ‘Rocket Boys’.Saraswati DatarScreengrabWhile growing up in India in the 80s and 90s, we read and heard about Dr Vikram Sarabhai, 'Father of the Indian Space Programme', and Dr Homi Bhabha, 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme'. Now, Rocket Boys, Sony Liv’s second superb series after Scam 1992, introduces a new generation to Homi (Jim Sarbh) and Vikram (Ishwak Singh), two young, intelligent, ambitious scientists and visionaries, who changed the way post-Independence India was perceived by the world. When we first meet them onscreen, they are middle-aged and arguing about whether India should think about building its first atom bomb. Their argument immediately establishes their inherently different personalities but highlights their common passion for transforming the future of post-independence India. Based on a story concept by Abhay Koranne,...
- 2/6/2022
- by SuvasiniS
- The News Minute
Right now, everyone, all over the world, all over our country, is battling against one common enemy which is the coronavirus pandemic.
People have stepped up to do their best to help and encourage each other during this trying time. Renowned Bollywood writer and director, Milap Milan Zaveri has also stepped forward to do his bit.
The filmmaker has created a touching, motivational video which talks about the strength of our country stemming from our unity. The highlight of the video is the beautiful poem, Mera Bharat Mahaan written by Zaveri. And the words create a huge impact as they are voiced by the director’s Satyameva Jayate hero, John Abraham.
John Abraham shares, “When Milap came to me with this idea, I knew I had to do it. I wanted to be a part of this gesture that tells people how strong we have become by uniting in this...
People have stepped up to do their best to help and encourage each other during this trying time. Renowned Bollywood writer and director, Milap Milan Zaveri has also stepped forward to do his bit.
The filmmaker has created a touching, motivational video which talks about the strength of our country stemming from our unity. The highlight of the video is the beautiful poem, Mera Bharat Mahaan written by Zaveri. And the words create a huge impact as they are voiced by the director’s Satyameva Jayate hero, John Abraham.
John Abraham shares, “When Milap came to me with this idea, I knew I had to do it. I wanted to be a part of this gesture that tells people how strong we have become by uniting in this...
- 4/19/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
KollywoodSoon after the tweet was out, the makers of 'Marjaavaan' edited the trailer giving due credits to D Imman.Digital NativeThe use of the background score from Viswasam in Hindi film Marjaavaan has upset music composer D Imman. When it was brought to his attention that the Bgm from one of his compositions has been used in the Hindi movie Marjaavan, the music director put out an angry tweet: “Totally Not aware of the #Viswasam Bgm score used in the Hindi trailer #Marjaavan No prior notification from the production house nor the audio label.” Totally Not aware of the #Viswasam Bgm score used in the hindi trailer #Marjaavan No prior notification from the production house nor the audio label — D.Imman (@immancomposer) September 26, 2019 Soon after the tweet was out, the makers of Marjaavaan edited the trailer giving due credits to D Imman. Marjaavaan is an action drama directed by Milap Zaveri.
- 10/1/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Batla House
Starring John Abraham, Mrunal Thakur
Directed by Nikhil Advani
here is a strong storm brewing in our deeply polarized society. It’s not about the haves and have-nots any longer. It’s about ‘them’ and ‘us’. The Muslims under siege since terrorism become tragically linked to one community, and the Hindus, the majority, who have suddenly become as defensive and aggressive as the minorities, are no longer hiding their mutual exclusive existence. Isolation is a given that Batla House tackles with empathy and virility.
And then there are the human rights organizations baying for blood each time the blood of the perpetrators of bloody violence is shed. Nikhil Advani’s powerful and tense anti-terror drama captures the sweaty self-preservation tactics of the Delhi cops after the Batla House incident in September 2008 when some students alleged to have terror links, were gunned down by supercop Sanjay Kumar (John Abraham...
Starring John Abraham, Mrunal Thakur
Directed by Nikhil Advani
here is a strong storm brewing in our deeply polarized society. It’s not about the haves and have-nots any longer. It’s about ‘them’ and ‘us’. The Muslims under siege since terrorism become tragically linked to one community, and the Hindus, the majority, who have suddenly become as defensive and aggressive as the minorities, are no longer hiding their mutual exclusive existence. Isolation is a given that Batla House tackles with empathy and virility.
And then there are the human rights organizations baying for blood each time the blood of the perpetrators of bloody violence is shed. Nikhil Advani’s powerful and tense anti-terror drama captures the sweaty self-preservation tactics of the Delhi cops after the Batla House incident in September 2008 when some students alleged to have terror links, were gunned down by supercop Sanjay Kumar (John Abraham...
- 8/15/2019
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
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