Here’s How Portraying Jawaharlal Nehru In Freedom At Midnight Deepened Sidhant Gupta's Connection

Sidhant Gupta, who left a lasting impression with his lead role as Jay Khanna in the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime web series Jubilee, is now embracing the monumental task of portraying India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, in the upcoming series Freedom at Midnight.

On this significant occasion of India's Independence Day, Sidhant shared a heartfelt memory, revealing the deep emotional impact his role had on him. He recounted how a simple moment with the Indian flag became profound after immersing himself in the character of the iconic leader.

"After six intense months of shooting for Freedom at Midnight, I visited my hometown for a much-needed break, literally just two weeks ago. My brother had bought a new swanky car, and we were out for a drive in the middle of the night. On Jammu Tawi bridge, I saw this enormous Indian flag swaying freely in the wind. I said to my brother, 'I think I'm getting emotional looking at the flag.' He laughed and replied, 'I think you've been in character for far too long.' I smiled to myself, thinking, 'I hope this feeling stays with me forever.'"

For Sidhant, Independence Day now holds a deeper meaning, one that goes beyond celebration. "Independence for me is not just freedom but a feeling of courage. That we are all independent enough to own our dreams if we choose to be."

With Freedom at Midnight, Sidhant is set to breathe life into the portrayal of Jawaharlal Nehru. Audiences are eagerly anticipating this iconic performance, and the series will be available for streaming on Sony LIV.