Aamir Khan Productions’ Batwara 1947, which recently released in theatres, has been winning hearts across the country. Ever since the film was announced and its powerful trailer was unveiled, the film has been garnering praise from audiences and critics alike for its powerful take on humanity against the backdrop of Partition, one of the darkest chapters in the history of the subcontinent. Audiences and critics have been lauding the incredible performances in the film, along with its impactful story.
The film’s powerful tale has also received appreciation from several celebrities. Recently, Karan Deol revealed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan called Sunny Deol and praised the film and his performance. Speaking about Salman’s bond with the Deol family, Karan said, "He loves the family so much. He's just so supportive. He's always there. His love is very genuine. He's just an amazing person."
Revealing that Salman praised Batwara 1947, Karan further shared, "Yes, he called us. He said he liked the film; he liked my father in it." Salman’s appreciation adds to the growing praise for the film, which continues to connect with audiences through its emotional narrative, powerful performances and message of humanity and harmony.
BATWARA 1947 stars a stellar ensemble cast featuring Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, Preity G Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh, and marks the much-awaited reunion of Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol after nearly three decades.
Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, BATWARA 1947 is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi. The music is composed by A. R. Rahman, while the lyrics are penned by Javed Akhtar. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit and released worldwide on Partition Day, August 14, 2026.
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