Midnight's Children
BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
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Narrated by:
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Nikesh Patel
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Meera Syal
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Anneika Rose
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Preeya Kalidas
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Aysha Kala
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full cast
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Written by:
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Salman Rushdie
About this listen
Nikesh Patel stars as Saleem in BBC Radio 4's epic dramatisation of Salman Rushdie's Booker Prize-winning novel of love, history and magic.
Saleem Sinai is born on the stroke of midnight on 14th-15th August 1947, at the exact moment that India and Pakistan become separate, independent nations. From that moment on, his fate is mysteriously handcuffed to the history of his country.
But Saleem's story starts almost thirty years earlier, when his grandfather, Dr Aadam Aziz, falls in love with a woman concealed behind a perforated sheet. That pivotal moment in Kashmir in 1919 sparks a series of bizarre events that will lead to a cryptic prophecy and the birth of a boy with an extraordinary destiny. As a 'Midnight's Child', Saleem has magical powers, and can telepathically tune in to all the other gifted children whose birth coincided with India's division. However, his strange entanglement with the fate of India will have dramatic repercussions for both him and his country....
Adapted by Ayeesha Menon, this dazzling dramatisation of Rushdie's many-layered, magical realist masterpiece is both an enthralling family saga and a riveting history of post-colonialism. First broadcast to mark the 70th anniversary of the Partition of India, it features Nikesh Patel as Saleem, with a star cast including Abhin Galeya, Meera Syal, Anneika Rose and Narinder Samra.
Also included is an interview with Salman Rushdie, in which the author talks to radio drama director Emma Harding about his multi-award winning novel.
Midnight's Children won the Booker Prize in 1981, and was subsequently awarded the 'Booker of Bookers' prize in 1993 and 'The Best of the Booker' prize in 2008.
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- Ranjit Singh
- 13-06-20
Surreal
The imagery captured by the voce actors was nothing short of magical. I was transported. like an Indian version of a Greek Tragedy, MC by BBC took me through a journey that was equal parts awe and shock. Must read
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- Pulak
- 27-03-19
It is the best Audible treasure out there
The very best audible till now. This is just awesome engaging drama. The sound effects and music have added a new dimention to the hearing. DO NOT MiSS IT. It is a treasure.
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- Anil Salve
- 19-11-22
Good book
good book audio is decent once dramatizes one feel like listening to movie audio
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- Seema K
- 15-08-20
Musically wonderful.
Indeed a magical experience. Loved every bit of it. Takes you on an emotional journey.
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- Vishi Sinha
- 22-07-19
Nice dramatization
Treat to listen this gripping tale by Salman Rushdie. Dramatized version is good, will go for full book version some other day and then only a comparison could be done.
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- santooshvenkatram
- 29-07-19
Pleasant to hear
The dramatization of the book is amazing. Good read when you are bored and looking for a change.
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- Sowmya Kadidal
- 14-07-24
Good blend of Fiction and History
Good book and great dramatization on audible. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Gives you a good glimpse for life in India for the most part of 20th century.
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- Road runner
- 02-02-20
Must heeding
It keeps playing on your mind , the characters and their hopes . Great mix of history and fiction
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- Ved
- 21-08-22
Master Piece.
It portrays a picture of how India was before and after independence. Covers about 3 generations. It has a slow start and initially, I thought I to stop after 30 mins. but then it became better and better.
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- Nishant Kapoor
- 17-12-22
Loved to the core. Amazing dramatization
Just like the bizarrely complex buffet of characters and storylines in the book this audio dramatization is intricately woven with brilliant voice performances by all artists. This version of Midnight's Children is not to be missed. Amazing experience to share this book on audible. strictly recommended using headphones.
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