Fans often compare actresses who portray similar characters, especially when the films share a common backdrop or emotional canvas. Such comparisons frequently spark debates over performances and iconic roles. Actress Ameesha Patel recently found herself at the centre of one such conversation on social media. Ameesha Patel vs Preity Zinta Ameesha Patel immortalised the role of Sakeena Ali Singh, Tara Singh’s (Sunny Deol) love interest and later wife, in the Gadar franchise. Set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947, the films remain among Hindi cinema’s most celebrated period dramas. Similarly, Batwara 1947, which releases on August 14, is also set in Lahore during the Partition. In the film, Preity Zinta plays Hamida Mirza, the wife of Sunny Deol’s character, Sikander Mirza. Given the similarities in setting and character dynamics, comparisons between Sakeena and Hamida have been inevitable. During a recent #AskAmy session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan praised Ameesha’s performance while claiming that Preity appeared to be trying hard to recreate the magic of Sakeena. The fan wrote, “Have you watched the …