The Waking of a Nation

Most shows about historical events focus on the big moments, but this one is different. It's not just about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre-it's about the tensions that led to it, the people who tried to stop it, and the system that covered it up afterward. That's what makes it so gripping.

Kantilal Sahni is such an interesting character because he starts off believing in the system. He thinks the Hunter Commission is there to find the truth. But as he listens to testimonies and sees how the British manipulate the investigation, he realises he's part of something much bigger-and much more dangerous. Watching his moral struggle unfold makes the story feel incredibly real.

The courtroom debates are some of the best moments in the series. The arguments, the frustration, the moments where you can see the truth slipping through the cracks-it's all so well done. The production quality is top-notch, from the costumes to the historical details that make colonial India feel alive.

It's rare to find a historical drama that feels this immersive. This isn't just about remembering history-it's about understanding how it was shaped.

Waking of a Nation is a masterfully crafted series that weaves past and present into a seamless and compelling narrative. The storytelling is intelligent and immersive, keeping you emotionally invested from start to finish.

The bond between the three central characters is beautifully portrayed, adding depth to the historical and political themes. The performances, especially by the actress playing Poonam, are deeply moving and memorable.

The series delivers powerful moments of tension and triumph, making for a truly satisfying watch. It offers a fresh perspective on history, leaving a lasting impact. Highly recommended.

I love historical dramas, but what really impressed me about this one is how it focuses on the lead-up to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre instead of just showing the event itself. It makes you feel the weight of every decision, every miscommunication, and every act of power that led to one of the darkest moments in history.

Kantilal Sahni's role as a member of the Hunter Commission adds a fascinating angle. He isn't a hero or a revolutionary-he's a man stuck inside a system that's only pretending to seek justice. As he starts to uncover the truth, his struggle becomes personal, and that's what makes this show so compelling.

The courtroom scenes are some of the most gripping moments in the series. The performances are strong, and you can feel the frustration as the truth is twisted to serve political interests. The massacre itself is handled with restraint, making it all the more powerful when it happens.

This show is a reminder that history is never as simple as we think. It's always shaped by those in power, and this series does an incredible job of showing how that happened.

Anwar Says: An event JALIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE at Amritsar and the name of General Dyer is synonymous with it and here the director Ram Madhwani tried to expose the real conspiracy and bring into light the truth through Courtroom scenes of Hunter Commission appointed by the then British Empire . The fictional character Kantilal Sahni is loosely taken from the advocate Sir Chimanlal Hiralal Setalvad , who cross-examined Dyer and so Madhvani rubs off TRUE EVENTS after writing in the openings of WAKING OF A NATION ,streaming on sonyliv.

Kanti , played by Taaruk Raina, is present in almost 95% of the frames and keep on narrating the facts with his monologues and series of flashbacks. Here is the problems with the webseries . So many time frames are used in flashbacks, courtroom lacks intensity and many a times repetitive. But the sets , actual British characters and in particular depiction of massacre through sound engineering and let you visualise the scene are the features of Madhvani creation. Nikita Dutta has also played her role superb as Munshi of publishing house.

The series will definitely appeal the History loving audience, since this would add some depth to their knowledge of Freedom Movement and for common audiences it is definitely an interesting watch in spite of some of its shortcomings.

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I accept the cinematic inaccuracies that have been pointed out in many reviews of this movie. I too did get bored with the movie dragging so much. However, I would like to highlight that the incident described in the movie happened more than a 100 years ago and in these years no director had the will and courage to enlighten us on the reality. All Indians have only heard of and criminalized General Dyer in our heads. Had it not been for movies like Sardar Udam and this one, our youth would still be behind the veil. So I would encourage all to see this movie as it is really an eye opener........