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Shabana Azmi misses Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 promotions due to recovery

Shabana Azmi misses Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 promotions due to recovery

August’s first two weeks would have seen Shabana Azmi at her busiest with her two releases, Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. Unfortunately, her ill-health has deterred her from being part of the movies’ promotions. The senior actor has been hospitalised since July 30 after being diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu and chronic bronchitis.   (L-R) Shabana Azmi in ‘Batwara 1947’; the film’s first look. On returning to Mumbai from Delhi where she had participated in the students’ protests and the July 20 Chalo Sansad march, Azmi was running a high fever and soon diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu. Despite being unwell, the veteran actor made an appearance at the July 28 trailer launch of Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial venture, featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. A source said, “Shabana should be discharged within two-three days, but for now, no visitors are allowed because it’s still contagious. On the work front, she is thrilled that the pre-release screenings of Batwara 1947 have been full of praise, particularly for Sunny and her performances. She is hopeful that the …

Jugal Hansraj returns to Masoom world after 40 years; reunites with Shekhar Kapur

Jugal Hansraj returns to Masoom world after 40 years; reunites with Shekhar Kapur

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom: The Next Generation has been creating anticipation ever since it was announced, and the upcoming spiritual sequel has now added another significant name to its cast. Jugal Hansraj, who made his acting debut as Rahul in the original Masoom, is set to return to the world of the iconic 1983 film. Jugal Hansraj returning to Masoom Jugal played the innocent Rahul, whose arrival in a seemingly happy family sets off a chain of emotional upheavals and changes its dynamics. His performance as the young boy earned him widespread appreciation and marked the beginning of his acting career. More than four decades later, Hansraj will reunite with his first director, Shekhar Kapur, as well as Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, who are reprising their roles from the original. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Emraan Hashmi-starrer gets a U/A certificate after 9 edits

Emraan Hashmi-starrer gets a U/A certificate after 9 edits

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its release. The examining committee reportedly directed the makers to implement nine modifications, following which a UA 16+ certificate was granted before its theatrical release on August 14. The film will be clashing with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947. The board reportedly implemented changes like toned-down violence, muted expletives, and the addition of anti-drug, anti-smoking and child trafficking disclaimers. Awarapan 2 gets U/A certificate According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the film was granted a censor certificate on August 5. The U/A 16+ certification implies that the film has been approved for viewers aged 16 and above with parental guidance. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Emraan Hashmi revives Shivam Pandit after nearly 20 years

Emraan Hashmi revives Shivam Pandit after nearly 20 years

Nearly two decades after Awarapan earned cult status, Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit. The makers have finally dropped the trailer of Awarapan 2, offering a glimpse into a darker, more emotionally charged chapter that promises high-octane action, haunting music and a story driven by revenge and redemption. Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam The trailer opens by reintroducing Shivam Pandit, who returns carrying the emotional scars of his past. While the first film ended on a poignant note, the sequel hints that his journey is far from over. This time, Shivam is fuelled by vengeance, with every action sequence underscoring the consequences of his choices. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta bring Partition’s pain alive

Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta bring Partition’s pain alive

The trailer of Batwara 1947 is finally here, offering a powerful glimpse into one of the most painful chapters in Indian history. Headlined by Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta, the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial explores the human cost of the 1947 Partition, focusing on themes of love, resilience and hope amid widespread violence. Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, the historical drama is slated to release in cinemas worldwide on August 14. Batwara 1947 trailer unveiled The newly released trailer paints an emotional picture of families caught in the turmoil of Partition as communal violence forces them to leave behind their homes and loved ones. While the film recreates the scale and devastation of the period, it also shines a light on acts of compassion and humanity that emerge during one of the darkest moments in the subcontinent’s history. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: …

Batwara 1947 trailer: Sunny Deol takes on Pakistan again, this time for the ‘religion of Maa’ | Bollywood News

Batwara 1947 trailer: Sunny Deol takes on Pakistan again, this time for the ‘religion of Maa’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 28, 2026 02:32 PM IST Batwara 1947 trailer: Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 trailer released on Tuesday, July 28. Also starring Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, the film is scheduled to release during the Independence Day weekend, on August 14. The trailer opens with Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol, who play husband and wife, congratulating each other on India’s independence. However, the joy is short-lived as they realise the country is to be divided into two and they move to Pakistan. Sunny gets into his Gadar-mode as he throws punches and fights many to get his family across the border but once in Pakistan, he is allotted a large haveli, which was previously occupied by a Hindu family, and Shabana Azmi, who was presumably the matriarch of that family, continues to live here. From here on, Sunny takes it upon himself to protect Shabana from the growing communal tension around their home. As intruders barge into their home where Shabana’s character prays in a mandir, Sunny roars, “Mandir todna Islam …

Sunny Deol cries at Batwara 1947 trailer launch

Sunny Deol cries at Batwara 1947 trailer launch

The trailer launch of Batwara 1947 turned emotional as Shabana Azmi, Sunny Deol, Karan Deol, and the film’s cast came together to unveil the upcoming period drama. During the event, Shabana recalled an intense scene that left her feeling vulnerable and revealed why Sunny became like her “son.” A teary-eyed Sunny also spoke about dedicating the film to mothers everywhere. Shabana Azmi on her association with the Deol family When asked about her collaboration with Dharmendra’s family, Shabana Azmi quipped, “I would like to say that my last film was with Dharam Ji, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and the next film that is coming is with Sunny and Karan. And I can do one with Abhay. Now you guys tell Bobby to get ready.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sunny Deol dedicates film to all mothers around the world

Sunny Deol dedicates film to all mothers around the world

Ahead of the Batwara 1947 trailer launch, Sunny Deol shared a heartfelt picture with his mother, Prakash Kaur, and dedicated the film to mothers across the world. Calling his mother his “God”, the actor said the Partition drama is a tribute to every mother’s love, strength and sacrifice Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Besides the CJP: Neha and the AISA activists who fasted, made reels too, and danced in joy eventually

Besides the CJP: Neha and the AISA activists who fasted, made reels too, and danced in joy eventually

They fasted, they gave speeches, they made jokes, and they danced in the end, to songs from ‘Dil Se’, the cult classic that’s as much about love as it is about tragedy. Neha Bora and other activists of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) had also come to embody the youth protests otherwise led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over NEET-UG and other paper leaks. AISA president Neha Bora during her hunger strike at the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. (Karma Bhutia/PTI Photo) Posting the video of celebrations after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on July 25, she captioned it, “If I can’t dance, It won’t be my revolution!” — a popular paraphrasing of a central idea of revolutionary political activist Emma Goldman (1869-1940). Hours before the resignation concluded the stir for now, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stood at a press conference flanked by three young women. These included Neha, Danish Ali and Anjali. Neha Bora: Artiste-activist who deploys dark humour Neha, the national president of AISA, and Danish were …

Shabana Azmi says she will remain in isolation for five days amid swine flu diagnosis

Shabana Azmi says she will remain in isolation for five days amid swine flu diagnosis

Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi has said she will remain in isolation for the next five days after contracting H1N1. She added that even as she continues to stay in isolation, she still stands strong with the students and protestors in solidarity. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link