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Nikkhil Advani direction of the series, adapted from the book of the same name written by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, brings certain characters into question. Although, the series fails to depict the nature of mass resistance towards British rule in India and the atrocities that occurred, such as the frequently occurring plague and issues affecting women. And also shies away from questioning the communal politics of the Mahasabha.

1. very convincingly portrayed , particularly his continuous struggle with cough. From 1937 onwards, or some years prior, Jinnah used disruptive strategies to create barriers for the Congress. He often utilized Liaqat Khan to incite violence, resulting in riots that affected both Hindus and Muslims, especially women. Liaqat obeyed Jinnah's orders religiously. Notably, Jinnah is shown consuming alcohol in several scenes.

2. beautifully portrayed , although Ben Kingsley's portrayal of Gandhi was incomparable. Gandhi wielded significant power in Congress's policy affairs over Nehru and Patel. Azad maintained a good relationship with Gandhi. While Patel viewed matters practically, Gandhi reminded him that their fight was for the country, not power.

3. effectively characterized , who admired Gandhi but became more assertive in his engagements with Jinnah in the mid-1940s. Nehru often shown helpless when it comes to dealing with Jinnah and often talks very loudly when meeting with him. Not to be forgotten how Nehru sabotaged the 1946 Cabinet Mission Plan, the last hope to keep a united India and then Jinnah pulls out league out of the CMP.

4. played , who respected Gandhi but did not admire him like Nehru and Azad did. Patel had practical perspectives but supported Nehru's views and occasionally acted as a father figure to him.

5. played , who remained largely silent throughout the series, except for the Jama Masjid Juma Khutba, a clarion call.



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Mukarram Husain

Famous historian Dr. Tara Chand in his famous book HISTORY OF THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT IN INDIA(2961) writes,
“The doubtful credit for twisting Sir Syed’s original policy and directing it into communalist channels must be given to Principal (Theodore) Beck and his English colleagues. They preached to their students day in and day out, hatred of the Hindus and loyalty to the British and they propagated fear and jealousy of the Hindu intellectuals and the Hindu majority. The Patriotic Association consisting of members of both communities inaugurated by Sir Syed was replaced by the Muhammadan Anglo-India Defence Association at the behest of Beck who became its first Secretary. Unfortunately, some writers both in India and Pakistan have spread the baseless calumny that Sir Syed was the father of the two nation theory.”


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