Preity Zinta shares her look test photo for her role in 'Batwara 1947'
Mumbai, August 13
On the eve of the release of her film 'Batwara 1947' with Sunny Deol, actress Preity Zinta shared her look test photo for her character Hamida.
"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. 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 theatre next to you on the 14th of Aug for Batwara 1947 ! Ting," she captioned the post.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, 'Batwara 1947' is set during India's Partition and explores a story of love, sacrifice and resilience.
Earlier, speaking about the film, Sunny said, "This film is a love story set during the time of Partition. It is a movie that everyone should watch children, youngsters, and audiences of all ages. It is a meaningful film that offers valuable lessons and helps us understand an important chapter of history. The title Bantwara was chosen after watching the film. We decided that this was the most suitable name for the story because it truly represents the emotions, struggles, and experiences portrayed in the movie."
Preity said, "Everyone should watch this film. Through your platform, we would like to encourage audiences to watch it because it is a wonderful and meaningful film. It is a movie that has a strong message and is worth watching by all."
The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh. It also marks the reunion of Santoshi and Sunny Deol after nearly three decades. Produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, 'Batwara 1947' is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi back together after all these years? Okay, you have my attention. The look test photo shows Preity so dedicated to this character. Partition stories always hit hard, and with Shabana Azmi in the cast, you know the acting will be top notch. Will definitely watch.
I love how Preity keeps it so real with these behind-the-scenes glimpses. She's been away from the big screen for so long, and to come back with a story about 1947 is such a bold choice. This is the kind of cinema we need—meaningful, emotional, and educational. My grandparents still tear up talking about that time.
As someone who studied the Partition in history class, it's great to see mainstream Indian cinema tackling this important chapter. Preity's dedication to her character is evident from this look test. The fact that Aamir Khan Productions is backing it says a lot about the quality. Best of luck to the entire team! 🎬
I appreciate the effort, but I hope they don't romanticize the Partition too much. It was one of the most painful events in our history—families torn apart, millions displaced. The look test is striking, and the cast is brilliant, but we need a hard-hitting narrative, not just a love story backdrop. Sunny ji says everyone should watch it—let's see if the film delivers that depth.
Preity Zinta back on screen is a blessing! 😍 And with such a powerful subject, this is going to be an emotional ride. The look test photo gives me goosebumps. On
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