Meet Jim Sarbh as Homi J Bhabha

Soon to be launched, SonyLIV’s upcoming original, titled Rocket Boys, is a dramatised retelling of the lives of India’s brightest nuclear physicists.

The show will narrate the story of Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and their journey to achieving greatness. The two great minds represented a vision that was not only far-sighted, but had the courage to turn their dreams into reality. They embarked on paths that led the way for some of the greatest scientific discoveries.

The show will take us back to the era, retracing the accomplishments, dwelling deeper into their personalities to understand their greatness. On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the two prominent characters – Jim Sarbh as Homi J Bhabha and Ishwak Singh as Vikram A Sarabhai.

Talking about the show, Jim Sarbh said, “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.”