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SonyLIV’s original show, Freedom at Midnight, garnered much attention with its gripping tale that explored India’s history during the 1947 partition. The historical drama series returns with Season 2 this month, claiming to delve into the partition and how the borders were drawn between India and Pakistan. Before Freedom at Midnight Season 2 releases on January 9, 2026, on SonyLIV (also accessible via OTTplay Premium), here are the reasons to watch the series.
Reasons to watch Freedom at Midnight Season 2
Political turmoil and the aftermath of partition While Season 1 of Freedom at Midnight was all about the struggles and fight for Independence, Season 2 claims to delve into the consequences of the partition of India and Pakistan. The series will focus on how the border lines were drawn after 1947 and how Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi worked together to make it a safe place for everyone. The trailer hints at the diplomatic steps and moral dilemmas that shaped the nations, moving across borders and between hearts as people were forced to make some difficult choices.
Return of the ensemble cast members Freedom at Midnight Season 2 brings back Sidhant Gupta (as Jawaharlal Nehru), Chirag Vohra (as Mahatma Gandhi), Rajendra Chawla (as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel), and Arif Zakaria (as Muhammad Ali Jinnah), along with other prominent actors like Ira Dubey, Luke McGibney, Cordelia Bugeja and Malishka Me
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