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Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol’s period drama Lahore 1947 may reportedly be retitled Batwara 1947, with makers aiming to highlight the larger emotion of the 1947 Partition tragedy.
Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan’s Lahore 1947 gets a new title?
The upcoming period drama starring Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol is set to release in theatres on the coming Independence Day. Just before the film’s release, it has now been reported that the makers are planning to change the title of Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial. As per an update, the Aamir Khan starrer, which was earlier called Lahore 1947, will reportedly have a title change and will be renamed Batwara 1947.
As per journalist Vickey Lalwani, the decision to change the name of the film was taken last week as the team wishes to put forth a larger emotion and cater to the tragedy of the 1947 Partition rather than just focusing on Lahore.
Sunny Deol Shares Details About Lahore 1947
During an interview with Zoom, Sunny Deol shared how the idea of Lahore 1947 came to life. “It has been a subject Rajkumar Santoshi and I have been discussing over the years. We would keep trying to execute it,” the Border 2 star shared. “Obviously, after Gadar, it became possible. Aamir came to me and said that he wants to make this project. Later, everything was a yes to me,” he added.
Talking about the film, Sunny shared, “The subject is very emotional. Rajkumar Santoshi and I have given three intense films. Lahore 1947 has intensity and depth in the characters. It is a play which has been adapted. Hopefully, we will try to release it as soon as possible.”
What Is The Plot Of Lahore 1947?
Based on Asghar Wajahat’s renowned play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Ni, the film is set during the Partition. The story revolves around a Muslim family that migrates from Lucknow to Lahore and is allocated a haveli vacated by a departing Hindu family. However, things take a dramatic turn when they realise the Hindu family is still staying in the house and refuses to leave.
Alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, Lahore 1947 also features Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol in prominent roles. The film is reportedly set to release this year.
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March 08, 2026, 20:33 IST
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