Rocket Boys is a biopic made on the lives of two great scientists of India – Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. And this is quite honestly one of the better biopics which I have witnessed in a while now. Not only is the narrative balanced but it also distinctly shows the individual characters, good and bad of the two personas efficiently. Another bit that I was curious while watching the webseries was the integration of the science bit. Being a science student myself I was quite fascinated to witness a few details of the experiments which were shown in the series. The screenplay is extremely well penned here. Not only does it maintain the pace well but it doesn’t lose focus too. There is an instant vibe which you get while the characters are being introduced. You can’t help but be enamoured while witnessing a few big names onscreen. The likes of JRD Tata, Jawaharlal Nehru and even APJ Abdul Kalam just bring a smile on your face. There is never a dull moment throughout the series and the drama keeps you hooked and booked throughout. Some of the sub plots are well integrated and they do not distract you from the main plot.

The drama around the political climate of the country during the late 40s, 50s and early 60s is well captured. A moment featuring the launch of India’s first rocket into space definitely gives you goosebumps and fills you up with a lot of happiness and pride. Another vital cog was that nationality had a different flavour here as opposed to the chest thumping jingoism. But moreover, it was the friendship between Sarabhai and Bhabha which was the highlight. It did teach us that it we can all agree to disagree without fighting with one another. The final end was the only bit which felt slightly undercooked in otherwise a masterclass in screenplay writing.