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The Waking of a Nation

“A nation uncovers a lie”

Series Overview

‘The Waking of a Nation' explores the events surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the eyes of Kantilal, a fictitious member of the Hunter Commission. When General Dyer orders his troops to open fire at a gathering in Jallianwala Bagh, Kantilal takes it upon himself, with his life under threat, to uncover the dark conspiracy that led to the massacre.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
SonyLIV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

Air Date Window

2025 – 2025

Premiered: Fri, Mar 7, 2025

Created By
Ram MadhvaniRam Madhvani

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Mar 7, 2025

Season 1, Episode 6: “Shaatir Khiladi: The Ringmaster”

As Kantilal draws a noose around General Dyer, the actual perpetrators of the massacre risk being exposed. But in a masterstroke, the tables are turned on Kantilal as a damning secret surfaces. Shamed and shunned by his own people, Kantilal resolves to fight back and unmask the mastermind.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-24

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ram Madhvani

Screenplay & Story

Shantanu Srivastava, Shatrujeet Nath, Ram Madhvani, Udayan Baijal

Director of Photography

Kavya Sharma, Dhawalika Singh

Film Editing

Abhimanyu Chaudhary, Amit Karia

Producers

Ram Madhvani, Amita Madhvani, Saugata Mukherjee, Ayan Joshi, Udayan Baijal

Department Leadership Roster

Ram Madhvani

Ram Madhvani

Director

Ram Madhvani

Ram Madhvani

Producer

Amita Madhvani

Producer

Shantanu Srivastava

Writer

Shatrujeet Nath

Writer

Ram Madhvani

Ram Madhvani

Writer

Kavya Sharma

Director of Photography

Dhawalika Singh

Director of Photography

Meghna Gandhi

Production Design

Abhimanyu Chaudhary

Editor

Amit Karia

Editor

Florian Hotz

Stunt Coordinator

Amritpal Singh

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: U/A 13+

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India (CBFC)U/A 13+

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waking of a Nation

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What is The Waking of a Nation about?

‘The Waking of a Nation' explores the events surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the eyes of Kantilal, a fictitious member of the Hunter Commission. When General Dyer orders his troops to open fire at a gathering in Jallianwala Bagh, Kantilal takes it upon himself, with his life under threat, to uncover the dark conspiracy that led to the massacre.

How many seasons does The Waking of a Nation have?

The Waking of a Nation comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Waking of a Nation?

Key cast members in The Waking of a Nation include Taaruk Raina, Nikita Dutta, Sahil Mehta, Paul McEwan, Alex Reece.

Who created or directed The Waking of a Nation?

The Waking of a Nation was developed and directed by Ram Madhvani.