A new poster of Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 has gone viral. The partition drama, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, also features Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, and Kanikka Kapur in key roles. However, it wasn’t just the star cast that garnered attention after a new poster featuring Kanikka and Karan was unveiled on July 30. However, social media users were quick to highlight Kanikka’s uncanny resemblance to Kiara Advani, with some even speculating that AI was used in creating the poster.
Is Kiara Advani in Batwara 1947?
Karan Deol and Kanikka Kapur recently shared their character poster from Batwara 1947 on Instagram. Dressed in a floral suit with light brown dupatta and minimal makeup, the actress grabbed everyone’s attention, with fans quickly pointing out her resemblance to Kiara Advani. “Watch #Batwara1947 in cinemas this Partition Day, 14th August,” Kanikka wrote on Instagram along with the poster.
How did netizens react?
The comment section was flooded with Kiara Advani’s name. One user wrote, “Congratulations @kanikkakapur I really thought it was Kiara Advani on the poster!” Another user commented, “Why does Kanikka look so much like Kiara?” One wrote, “They have purposely edited this to look like Kiara.” Another comment read, “Mujhe kyu lga rhai yeh Kanika hai but thoda AI se look mix kia just m opinion dia (sic).”
Who is Kanikka Kapur?
Kanikka Kapur is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Batwara 1947. Before venturing into films, she garnered recognition for essaying Suman Tiwari in the television show Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2. She also starred in web series such as Dono, Modern Parivar, and Murderbad, gradually carving her path across digital platforms.
Emotional moment at Batwara 1947 trailer launch
Meanwhile, at the trailer launch of Batwara 1947, director Rajkumar Santoshi shared that Batwara 1947 was the last film that Dharmendra watched before he died. He said, “Dharam ji ki blessing bohot hai is film ke liye. Narration jab suna tha, he was very emotional. Aankh mein aansu aa gaye the aur bohot aashirwaad diya. Aur Dharam ji ki mere khayal se last film jo dekhi wo bhi Batwara 1947 hai. Tab bhi unhone bola ‘Raj ye picture boohot chalegi. Bohot achha kaam kiya hai aap log ne’. (Dharmendra ji gave this film his wholehearted blessings. When he heard the narration, he became very emotional. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he showered us with his blessings. I believe Batwara 1947 was also the last film that Dharmendra ji watched. After watching it, he told me, ‘Raj, this film will be a huge success. You all have done a wonderful job.’) And I am grateful, and I thank Dharam ji today.”