Sunny Deol’s film ‘Bantwara 1947’ has been passed by the censor board without any cuts. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this film will be released on 14 August 2026. The film is based on the painful story of the partition of 1947 and human relationships.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [भारत]July 23 (ANI): Actor Sunny Deol’s upcoming historical film ‘Partition 1947’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts, say sources. After getting the censor certification, this film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi is all set to be released in theaters on its scheduled date of August 14, 2026.
The film is based on famous playwright Asghar Wajahat’s play ‘Jis Lahore Nayi Vekhya, O Jamya E Nayi’. The story of the film is based on the backdrop of the Partition of 1947, which also depicts the riots that followed the partition and the deep emotional turmoil that spread across the Indian subcontinent during that period.
What is the story of the film?
The story of the film is based on a Mohajir family who moves to Lahore and starts living in an abandoned Hindu house. The story centers on an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave home, and focuses on the issues that arise between her and her Mohajir family. The film celebrates the bond formed between families and conveys a positive message. This is the story of a man who chooses humanity and courage in one of the most difficult times for the country.
Sunny Deol as the lead hero is shown to be inspired by courage and humanity amidst widespread violence and fear, while veteran actress Shabana Azmi is prominently featured as an elderly, helpless woman who is stranded in Pakistan and refuses to leave her ancestral home.
New poster and release date released
The makers recently unveiled the new poster of the film ‘Partition 1947’ and its release date. The newly released poster shows a statue of Lord Krishna in the background of the Partition of India in 1947 and a burning lamp in the foreground. Along with the poster, the makers wrote, “When the world chose sides, it chose religion. Watch #Batwara1947 in theaters this Partition Day, 14th August.”
Starcast and team of the film
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is backed by Aamir Khan Productions. The starcast of the film includes Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hazare and Kanikka Kapoor. The music of the film is composed by AR Rahman and lyrics are written by Javed Akhtar. Recently the song ‘Kahan Chale Gaye Ho Ram’ has been released.
The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit and is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026. (ANI)
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