Reviewed & compiled by the IndianOTTReview Critics Desk, aggregating verdicts from India’s leading entertainment publications.
About The Waking Of A Nation
‘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.
Official Trailer
Decent Watch | Reviews Counted: 4
✓ Positive: 2
~ Neutral: 2
✗ Negative: 0
Reviews From All Critics
Rating: 2.5/5 · Times of India ·
Mixed ~
It follows lawyer Kantilal Sahni (Taaruk Raina) as he uncovers a colonial conspiracy while seeking justice in the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Rating: 3.0/5 · Iwmbuzz ·
Positive ✓
By digging deep into archival records, unearthing untold stories, and painting history not as a distant, immutable past but as a living, breathing entity, The Waking of a Nation succeeds in making history feel urgent, debatable, contentious—and, above all, profoundly human.
Rating: 2.5/5 · Filmfare ·
Mixed ~
Rating: 4.0/5 · News ·
Positive ✓
This web series is an absolute must-watch. With its exceptional storytelling, brilliant performances, and emotionally resonant execution, it stands out as one of the finest historical dramas in recent times.
Production Details & Cast
Creators / Directors: Ram Madhvani
Starring Cast: Taaruk Raina, Nikita Dutta, Sahil Mehta, Paul McEwan
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Critical Consensus: The Waking Of A Nation Season 1 was reviewed by 4 publications, landing on 3.0/5 overall (Decent Watch) — 2 positive verdicts against 0 negative (2 mixed). The high mark came from News (4.0/5); Times of India gave the lowest score (2.5/5).