Rocket Boys - Season 1

With the country at war, Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai are faced with a monumental conflict: Is war the only way to attain peace? At odds with one another, they look back at their lives and the story of how they met.

Homi and Vikram’s life at IISc hits an unexpected roadblock that threatens to jeopardise their research. They devise a unique plan that leads them to cross paths with individuals who will alter the course of their lives.

A diametrically opposed approach to life has set Homi and Vikram on separate paths but theirs is a friendship that thrives on contradictions. In a unique turn of events, they get inspired by one another as they step into new roles and undertake greater responsibility in pursuit of their dreams.

An independent nation takes shape as Homi and Vikram begin to confront the idea of their legacy. A successor wakes up in a new India, as an enemy rises from the shadows.

With great endeavours come greater burdens; Homi and Vikram battle through personal and professional impediments as the opposition to their unconventional methods grows stronger. Homi makes a grand announcement that causes ripples internationally, while Vikram prepares for a battle at home.

A newly elected Raza stands tall against Homi’s faltering ambition. Vikram’s commitment is tested when faced with a fierce rebellion. Each must make a tough choice; will they choose the path that’s right or one that’s easy?

Vikram must confront a forgotten dream as Homi takes on an impossible one. A new chapter begins in the field of nuclear science and space technology but an impending war threatens to tear it all down.

The towering ambitions, the great sacrifices and the undeniable genius of these great men are put to test in a final showdown. As the country emerges from the ravages of war, Homi and Vikram must join forces to pull off an impossible feat.