SonyLIV premiered an adaptation of Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre on November 15. While the book, published in 1975, detailed India’s Independence and Partition, it faced significant controversy over its portrayal of events and figures.

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• Freedom at Midnight adaptation directed by Nikkhil Advani premiered on November 15.
• Book, published in 1975, explores India’s Independence and Partition in 1947.
• Highlights pivotal events like August 15, 1947, when India gained freedom.
• Focuses on key figures such as Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten.
• Criticized for bias, particularly admiration for Mountbatten and blame on Jinnah.
• Depictions of Indian nawabs’ lives and Partition violence labeled sensationalist.
• Controversial claim about Nathuram Godse’s personal life sparked demands for a ban.
• Authors faced backlash for selective focus and alleged inaccuracies.
• Celebrated for detailed storytelling but questioned for ethical representation.
• Series aims to uncover lesser-known aspects of India’s Independence.