Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta’s ‘Lahore 1947’ Gets New Title, Release Date. Deets Inside
Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s ‘Lahore 1947' has now been retitled ‘Batwara 1947’. The movie is produced by Aamir Khan.
Fans have been eagerly waiting to see the dramatic version of Bollywood star Sunny Deol, and that wait is finally coming to an end. The much-anticipated period drama ‘Lahore 1947’, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, has officially locked its release date after undergoing significant changes. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film has now been retitled ‘Batwara 1947’ and is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2026, bringing a gripping chapter of history to the big screen.
On Tuesday, the film's makers announced the new title and release date. The Rajkumar Santoshi directorial is backed by Aamir Khan Productions. The motion poster provides the first glimpse into the film’s world. The first glimpse was shared on Sunny Deol’s official Instagram account, with a caption that read, “In times of hatred and fear, he chose courage. Watch #Batwara1947 in theatres from 14th August 2026.”
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The motion poster of 'Batwara 1947' gives us a sneak peek into one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The poster perfectly captures the chaos and raging flames, providing the fans with a sense of fear, uncertainty, and violence that accompanied the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
One of the dark, sepia-toned poster visuals shows Sunny and Shabana Azmi separated by the partition. Another glimpse shows Sunny standing at the centre holding a blazing torch. Preity Zinta is spotted behind him, looking frightened, while a young girl clings to her for safety, and Karan Deol stares ahead with concern.
The project also marks the reunion between Sunny and Rajkumar Santoshi after 'Ghayal' and 'Damini'. Aamir and Rajkumar Santoshi are also collaborating for the first time since 'Andaz Apna Apna'. The music is by AR Rahman, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar.
The movie will also mark Preity Zinta's return to the big screen. Sunny and Preity have previously worked together on projects like 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', 'Farz', and 'Bhaiaji Superhit'. Actor Abhimanyu Singh is believed to be playing the villain in the film and will be seen locking horns with Sunny.
According to reports, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat’s renowned play 'Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Ni'. The story revolves around a Muslim family that migrates from Lucknow to Lahore and is allocated a haveli vacated by a departing Hindu family.
However, things take a dramatic turn when they realise the Hindu family is still staying in the house and refuses to leave.
