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The Waking of a Nation

The Waking of a Nation
★ 8.0/10•2025•U/A 13+•Drama
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A nation uncovers a lie

‘The Waking of a Nation' explores the events surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the eyes of Kantilal, a fictitious member of the Hunter Commission. When General Dyer orders his troops to open fire at a gathering in Jallianwala Bagh, Kantilal takes it upon himself, with his life under threat, to uncover the dark conspiracy that led to the massacre.

Ram Madhvani · Director

Shantanu Srivastava · Writer

Shatrujeet Nath · Writer

Ram Madhvani · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageHI
First Air DateMar 7, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Kaala Qanoon: A Dastardly ActE149m

Kaala Qanoon: A Dastardly Act

In April 1919, as protests against the Rowlatt Act sweep through Amritsar, Punjab’s British administration decides to exploit the people’s anger to its advantage. Childhood friends Kantilal, Hari, and Allahbaksh meet after years. In December 1919, Kantilal Sahni decides to lay the truth bare at the Hunter Commission despite a threat to his life.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 2 - Danga: Anatomy of a RiotE252m

Danga: Anatomy of a Riot

Following the arrest of popular leaders Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Kitchlew, and a British firing on Indian protestors, Amritsar spirals out of control. Riots engulf the city and tear into the friendship between Kantilal and Allahbaksh, while innocent British civilians are placed at the mercy of the mob.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 3 - Marham: A HealingE354m

Marham: A Healing

In April 1919, British officer Major Macdonald’s sensitive handling of the situation restores peace in Amritsar. His approach annoys Punjab’s administrators, who want to use force against the native population. In December 1919, Kantilal receives an unwelcome visitor with a subtle agenda, and he is made an offer that he might find hard to refuse.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 4 - Qahar: The MassacreE449m

Qahar: The Massacre

Even as General Reginald Dyer threatens Amritsar with a promise of violence, a devious plan is hatched to draw the unsuspecting public to Jallianwala Bagh. The general leads his troops into the Bagh to unleash terror on the city’s innocent. As casualties mount, Kantilal and Allahbaksh set aside their differences to mourn the loss of a friend.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 5 - Saazish: The ConspiracyE546m

Saazish: The Conspiracy

In April 1919, Amritsar reels under the effect of General Dyer’s brutal repression of civilian rights. In December 1919, a murder and a shocking revelation stir Kantilal’s conscience. At the inquiry, Kantilal finds holes in General Dyer’s testimony and proves that the general lied before the Commission.

Mar 7, 2025

Episode 6 - Shaatir Khiladi: The RingmasterE658m

Shaatir Khiladi: The Ringmaster

As Kantilal draws a noose around General Dyer, the actual perpetrators of the massacre risk being exposed. But in a masterstroke, the tables are turned on Kantilal as a damning secret surfaces. Shamed and shunned by his own people, Kantilal resolves to fight back and unmask the mastermind.

Mar 7, 2025

Actors

Taaruk Raina

Taaruk Raina

Kantilal Sahni

Nikita Dutta

Nikita Dutta

Poonam Aulakh

Sahil Mehta

Sahil Mehta

Ali Allahbaksh Zaidi

Paul McEwan

Paul McEwan

Lt. Gov. Michael O'Dwyer

Alex Reece

Alex Reece

Reginald Dyer

Bhawsheel Singh Sahni

Hari Singh Aulakh

Tómas Howser Harðarson

Tómas Howser Harðarson

Deputy Commissioner Irving

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