The Waking of a Nation

Overview

‘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.

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

Cast

Taaruk Raina

Kantilal Sahni

Nikita Dutta

Poonam Aulakh

Sahil Mehta

Ali Allahbaksh Zaidi

Paul McEwan

Lt. Gov. Michael O'Dwyer

Alex Reece

Reginald Dyer

Bhawsheel Singh Sahni

Hari Singh Aulakh

Tómas Howser

Deputy Commissioner Irving