Actor Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's long-awaited period drama has undergone a major rebranding. The film, previously announced as Lahore 1947, is now titled Batwara 1947.
On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the film's first motion poster, confirming the new title and release date. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is backed by Aamir Khan.
The poster presents a haunting and intense glimpse into one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Set against a backdrop of smoke, chaos, and raging flames, the poster captures the fear, uncertainty, and violence that accompanied the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
The film marks Rajkumar Santoshi's reunion with Aamir Khan after Andaz Apna Apna, and with Sunny Deol after Ghayal and Damini. Aamir Khan is producing the film under his banner, Aamir Khan Productions.
Apart from Sunny, the film also features Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol in key roles. Music for the film is by AR Rahman, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar.
The film is scheduled to release on the big screen on August 14 this year.
