5 Reasons to Watch Rocket Boys on SonyLIV

Rocket Boys — the new SonyLIV web series now streaming.The story of two extraordinary men, Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, who created history while building India's future

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The father of India's space programme Vikram Sarabhai (Ishwak Singh, from Paatal Lok).

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It reflects on the characters' internal struggles, pursuits, and challenges.

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