Khurshed Lawyer Discusses His Role As Pyarelal Nayyar In Sony LIV's Freedom At Midnight Series

Khurshed Lawyer portrays Pyarelal Nayyar, a pivotal figure in India's independence movement and Mahatma Gandhi's personal secretary, in the Sony LIV series Freedom at Midnight. This series, based on Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's famous book, vividly depicts India's struggle for freedom. Lawyer's role highlights the lesser-known heroes of the movement, emphasizing their unwavering dedication to Gandhi's ideals.

"I take up projects that recharge and help me refocus on my work, and what better way to do it than with a project like Freedom at Midnight? Playing Pyarelal Nayyar has been an incredible experience. He amongst many other characters are lesser known in the Freedom Struggle who faithfully lived by the ideals, values and morals of Gandhiji. Pyarelal's dedication to the freedom struggle drew me in, and I couldn't resist being part of this monumental story. The experience has been overwhelming with scenes like I have never ever done before. Nikkhil Advani's vision, the talented ensemble cast, and the source material's historical significance made it an irresistible opportunity. I'm happy to see audiences positive response to this epic tale and I wish more and more people experience the magic of India's struggle for independence," Lawyer shared enthusiastically about his involvement.

The series features a talented ensemble cast including Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, and Rajendra Chawla. Produced by Emmay Entertainment under Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, in partnership with StudioNext, it is directed by Nikkhil Advani. The show promises a gripping narrative of India's path to independence, offering viewers a chance to delve into this rich historical saga on Sony LIV.

Audiences can now engage with this powerful story of bravery and determination as depicted by Khurshed Lawyer and his fellow actors in Freedom at Midnight. Streaming on Sony LIV, the series not only honours well-known figures from India's independence movement but also highlights contributions from individuals like Pyarelal Nayyar whose stories are often overlooked yet equally significant.