Jiohotstar Presents India’s Greatest Untold Story, ‘space Gen: Chandrayaan’, Starring Nakuul Mehta And Shriya Saran
Mumbai, Jan 07: Kahaani unki, jinhone haar ki siyaahi se – Bharat ki jeet ka naya panna likha. Inspired by real events, Chandrayaan-2, launched with national pride, was watched by millions as it approached the moon – only to suffer a heartbreaking setback just 2.1 km from the surface. JioHotstar, in its first-ever collaboration with The Viral Fever (TVF), announces the upcoming launch of Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a deeply human retelling of one of India’s most defining scientific comebacks. The series features an exceptional ensemble cast led by Nakuul Mehta, alongside Prakash Belawadi, Shriya Saran, Danish Sait, and Gopal Datt. It will release on January 23, 2026 on JioHotstar.
The teaser draws us into a room full of people holding their breath, scientists staring at screens, hands clasped, hearts racing as Chandrayaan-2 drifts just beyond reach. When the signal drops, it isn’t just a mission that fails; it’s years of sacrifice, sleepless nights, and quiet hope that come crashing down. What follows is not defeat, but resolve. A quiet, powerful decision to begin again. Produced by TVF, the five-episode series is a restrained, character-driven drama that honours not just a space mission that made us all proud, but the human spirit that keeps reaching for the stars.
Talking about the series, director Anant Singh said, “India’s Lunar Mission is a masterclass in resilience and ambition. We knew early on that the soul of the story resides as much in the people who carried its weight as it did on the mission. It is a story of pride, unwavering faith, ambition and the ability to rise above failure. Together with JioHotstar and TVF, we are incredibly proud to present this series. We hope it allows audiences to experience not only a historic mission but also the human courage that drove it.”
Nakuul Mehta adds, “What resonated with me most was the sheer honesty of the script. It doesn’t just celebrate the final triumph; it honors the grit required to return after failure. Embodying that emotional journey was a challenge that stayed with me long after the cameras stopped rolling. We all worked with a deep respect for the fact that this story belongs to the entire nation. I am immensely proud of this show, and I can’t wait for audiences on JioHotstar to witness the quiet resilience that shaped a defining moment in India’s history.”
Space Gen: Chandrayaan is a moving chronicle of resilience and resolve, the story of ordinary scientists who carried the weight of failure and chose to rise again through science, humility, and belief.
~ When perseverance becomes purpose, history is written. Watch Space Gen: Chandrayaan streaming on JioHotstar from 23 January, 2026.~