Preity Zinta drops a picture from her look test for Hamida from 'Batwara 1947'
Mumbai, Aug 13
Before 'Batwara 1947' reaches the cinema halls on Friday, actress Preity Zinta dropped a picture from her look test for Hamida on social media.
In the photo posted by Preity on her official Instagram account, she was seen looking extremely graceful in a simple saree with a border. She even had her head covered with the pallu of the saree. Her wavy hair and gold bangles added to her minimalistic yet enchanting look.
Along with the photo, Preity also wrote a sincere note on social media saying, "On the eve of the release of Batwara 1947, I wanted to go back to where it all started. This photo was taken at the look test where I saw n felt the first glimpse of Hamida (sic)."
Shedding further light on her character Hamida, she continued, "To me Hamida is beautifully described by these famous words from Rumi - "If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light."See you all in a theater next to you on the 14th of Aug for Batwara 1947 ! Ting !"
'Batwara 1947' marks Preity's return to the big screen after a long gap of eight years.
Made under the direction of Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, the film is led by Sunny Deol, with Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh playing crucial roles.
Set in Lahore against the backdrop of the 1947 partition of India,
'Batwara 1947' is believed to be inspired by Asghar Wajahat's drama 'Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai ', a popular Punjabi phrase that translates to "Visiting Lahore is so fundamental that if you do not come here, it is as if you have not even been born."
The much-anticipated drama will reach the cinema halls on 14 August 2026.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, that Rumi quote she shared gives me chills. The Partition was such a dark time, but stories of resilience like Hamida's remind us that hope can shine through. Aamir Khan Productions + Rajkumar Santoshi + this cast? This is going to be a masterpiece, mark my words. 🙌
Having studied South Asian history, I'm really excited about this film. The partition of 1947 is a story that needs to be told more often on the big screen. Preity looks perfectly cast as Hamida — you can feel the weight of the era in that single photo. The authentic Lahore setting will be refreshing to see, especially for those of us with roots in that region.
It's about time Preity returned to the big screen! This look is so different from her bubbly characters of the 2000s. The simplicity of the saree, the gold bangles, the wavy hair — it all screams authenticity. Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal... what a powerhouse lineup. August 14 can't come soon enough! 🎬
As someone whose grandparents migrated during Partition, films like Batwara 1947 feel personal. The pain of leaving your homeland, the stories they told us... It's not just about history, it's about our roots. Preity's character name 'Hamida' itself is so meaningful. This isn't just another period drama — it's a piece of our shared memory. Will definitely watch it with my nani. ❤️
Respect to Preity for choosing such a
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