Celebrating 2 Years Of Rocket Boys - A Recap Of Everything That Makes The Show So Special

Rocket Boys is a web series that focuses on the partnership between Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and their efforts to make India's first Rocket Launch successful.

The story revolves around Independent India's formative years in the field of science. Rocket Boys received positive reviews from critics and the audience alike, quickly becoming a fan-favourite, with particular praise for the storytelling and performances.

As the iconic series completes 2 years, here's a recap of everything that made Rocket Boys special.

The bond between Homi J Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai

Centred around the partnership between Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, Rocket Boys is a tale about two pioneers in the field of science and how their friendship, sacrifice and determination technology led India into the next age.

The drive to break barriers

At its crux, Rocket Boys is an inspiring tale of how the drive of both the main characters leads them to success, scientific discovery and breaking barriers. Faced with numerous setbacks along the way, Dr Homi Bhabha and Dr Vikram Sarabhai keep driving on in their efforts to lead India into a new scientific age. While the series does take a few creative liberties, the drive and desire of the two main characters are captured perfectly, inspiring a whole new generation of budding scientists.

Stellar characters

The true hallmark of a successful series is when the supporting characters are remembered just as much as the main ones, and Rocket boys does this perfectly. While the story is centered around Dr Homi J. Bhabha and Dr Vikram Sarabhai, characters like APJ Abdul Kalam, Mrinalini and Pipsy are crucial to the story. The performances by their respective actors have turned them into fan favourites, ensuring that they leave a mark on the story as well as the audience.

More than just science

Aside from the science and discovery, the series also has 2 beautiful romances that add a whole new layer to Rocket Boys. The flair of romance is a welcome addition to this otherwise science-centric show.

Rocket Boys is directed by Abhay Pannu and is produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, and is streaming on SonyLiv.