As Batwara 1947 gears up for its August 14 release, Preity Zinta has taken fans back to a special moment that marked the beginning of her journey as Hamida. The actress shared a glimpse from the film’s look test, offering a peek into the process of discovering the character before she stepped fully into her world. Alongside the picture, Preity penned a heartfelt note about the moment, describing how she first “saw and felt” Hamida. She also turned to the words of celebrated poet Rumi to capture what the character means to her. The nostalgic post has since caught fans’ attention.
Preity Zinta looks mesmerising as Hamida
On August 13, Preity Zinta revisited the very beginning of her journey as Hamida. Sharing a picture from the film’s look test, the actress gave fans a glimpse of the process that helped her discover the character. In the photograph, Preity looked elegant in a simple saree with a traditional border, with the pallu covering her head. Her wavy hair and gold bangles complemented the understated look, reflecting the period setting of the film.
Sharing the throwback, Preity wrote, “On the eve of the release of Batwara 1947, I wanted to go back to where it all started.” She revealed that the picture was taken during the look test, adding, “This photo was taken at the look test where I saw n felt the first glimpse of Hamida.”
Preity Zinta as Hamida for Batwara 1947
Preity also offered a poetic insight into her character, turning to the words of legendary poet Rumi to describe Hamida’s essence. She wrote, “To me Hamida is beautifully described by these famous words from Rumi – ‘If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.’”
Her note gives a glimpse into how deeply she connected with Hamida and the emotional significance the character holds for her. Rather than simply introducing the character, Preity’s post reflects on the moment when Hamida first began taking shape for her. The actress concluded her note by inviting audiences to watch the film in theatres, writing, “See you all in a theater next to you on the 14th of Aug for Ting!”
Fans are impressed with Preity Zinta’s Hamida look
Fans showered Preity Zinta with love after she shared her first look as Hamida. While one fan called the picture “worth a million words,” another praised it as a “beautiful glimpse into the journey of Hamida.” Several fans compared her look to legendary actresses, with comments like “Looking like Vyjayanthimala” and “You look like Nargis.”
Fans reactions
One fan even said the picture gave them “Veer Zara” vibes, while another asked, “Koi itna khubsurat kaise ho sakta hai?” Fans also expressed their excitement to see Hamida come alive on the big screen, with one writing, “Can’t wait to witness Hamida come alive on the big screen.”
About Batwara 1947
Batwara 1947 is a historical drama set against the backdrop of India’s Partition, following Sikander Mirza, a Muslim man who moves to Lahore with his family and finds an elderly Hindu woman, Mai, living in their newly allotted haveli. As communal tensions rise and pressure mounts on Mai to leave, Sikander chooses compassion over hatred, putting his family and own safety at risk. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film explores themes of humanity, resilience, faith and moral courage, with ,Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Karan Deol leading the cast.