Trailer of Shehnaaz Gill's ' Ishqnama' out now
Mumbai, July 14
The trailer of Shehnaaz Gill's film 'Ishqnama' was unveiled on Tuesday evening.
Inspired by the extraordinary true story of Nimma and Nasima, and adapted from the acclaimed book Hind Pak Bordernama, Ishqnama unfolds between 1981 and 1988 along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. At its heart lies the romance of Nimma, a young Sikh poet from Indian Punjab, and Naseema, a Muslim girl from Pakistani Punjab, whose love dares to survive the scars left behind by partition, read a press note.
Jai Randhawa has been paired opposite Shehnaaz in the movie.
Making his feature directorial debut, Arvvindr S. Khaira said, "For a decade, I poured the vastness of human heartbreak into four-minute melodies, but some stories refuse to be contained by a song. They demand a bigger canvas. Ishqnama is that story. It is the raw reality of Nimma and Nasima, whose love rewrote history. This trailer is a glimpse of our labour if love, and we are honoured to be handing it over to you."
Shehnaaz Gill shared, "As an actor, playing Naseema feels like a new birth to me. The biggest blessing in an artist's life is dealing with something that challenges them; I'm so grateful that I got to do that with Ishqnama. It shook me out of my comfort zone. This is a larger-than-life old-school romance that paints love as a revolution. Here's a true story of true lovers, who fought for each other with everything they had. With the release of this trailer, I feel like I am sharing a piece of my own artistic rebirth. I dedicate this to anyone who has been in love. "
Jai Randhawa added, "There couldn't have been a more meaningful place to unveil the trailer of Ishqnama than Punjab. This land has shaped me and given me an identity that I will forever be grateful for. The love I've received here over the years is beyond anything I can put into words, and to be here alongside Shehnaaz and Arvindrr artists who have been showered with the same unconditional affection made this launch very special. The story of this film goes beyond romance to explore sacrifice, longing, destiny, and the choices that define us. In many ways, bringing Nimma to life is my humble way of thanking the audience that has stood by me through every phase of my journey. Whatever I am today is because of their faith and love. I sincerely hope that this first glimpse of Ishqnama makes them proud."
Saurabh Sachdeva is also a part of the film, which is scheduled to be released on 24 July 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a film that might do justice to the stories of Partition. We've seen so many Bollywood films about love across borders, but this one feels grounded in the reality of Punjab. Shehnaaz looks intense. Hope the music is as good as the trailer.
As someone who grew up hearing stories about the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, this feels deeply personal. The fact that it's based on the book 'Hind Pak Bordernama' gives me hope it will be respectful. Shehnaaz and Jai seem well-cast. 2026 release though? Too far away! 😅
Shehnaaz is really putting in the work to grow as an actress. From Bigg Boss to this — what a leap! The trailer looks visually stunning. But I hope the film doesn't romanticize the border too much. The reality of families separated for generations is heartbreaking. Let's see.
Waah! A true story of love and sacrifice from Punjab. This is exactly the kind of cinema we need — rooted in our culture and history. Shehnaaz's transformation looks incredible. And Jai Randhawa returning to Punjabi cinema? Perfect casting. July 2026 can't come soon enough.
I'm a bit skeptical about how Bollywood will handle this sensitive topic. The Partition was a traumatic event that still affects millions. That said, the trailer looks emotional and Shehnaaz seems to have put her heart into it. Let's hope the film focuses on the human story, not just the spectacle.
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