Summer of ’76: Sudhir Mishra’s Gritty Coming-of-Age Drama Set During the Emergency

SonyLIV is diving deep into India’s turbulent political past with Summer of '76, a powerful coming-of-age drama set during the country’s post-independence Emergency era (1975–1977). Spearheaded by acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra as both showrunner and director, this series promises a layered narrative of youth, resistance, and awakening—wrapped in the dark reality of authoritarian rule.

 

Produced by Studio Next and Cine Raas Entertainment, the show stars Vishal Vashishtha, known for his intense small-screen roles, and Isha Talwar, whose recent performances have showcased impressive range. Together, they anchor a story of young lives unraveling and rising amid mass arrests, media blackouts, and an overwhelming silence imposed by the state.

 

What sets Summer of '76 apart is not just its historical backdrop, but Mishra’s signature storytelling style—raw, complex, and unapologetically real. Known for cult classics like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, the director’s return to the 1970s political landscape feels like a homecoming of sorts, where ideology clashes with idealism, and silence becomes the loudest form of rebellion.

 

With its grounded setting and emotionally intense characters, this isn’t just another period drama. Summer of '76 aims to resonate with a generation grappling with authority, freedom, and identity—then and now.

 

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