Season 2 of Rocket Boys looks at the decisions that shaped the space and nuclear programmes under Jim Sarbh’s Homi Bhabha and Ishwak Singh’s Vikram Sarabhai.
Regina does a fantastic job of capturing the feistiness and vulnerability of Mrinalini. Mrinalini’s presence is significant at home and in the outside world.
Saba Azad who played Pipsi, a close friend of Homi Bhabha, has less to do compared to the first season, but she also gets her moments at a critical juncture.
The turbulent relationship between Ishwak and Jim Sarbh has been brought out well. In spite of their scientific achievements, they don’t come across as superheroes.
The characterisation of the young Dr APJ Abdul Kalam could have been better written. Some supporting characters come across as more of TV serial villains.
Season 2 also benefits from a very impressive technical team. The cinematography by Harshvir Oberoi is successful in transporting the viewers to the past.