Movie Overview
Title
Batwara 1947
Original Title
Lahore 1947
Release Date
14 August 2026
Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Language
Hindi
Genre
Period Drama, History, War
Country
India
Age Rating
A (Adult)
| Title | Batwara 1947 |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Lahore 1947 |
| Release Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Director | Rajkumar Santoshi |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Period Drama, History, War |
| Country | India |
| Age Rating | A (Adult) |
Movie Cast
Actor
Role
Sunny Deol
Sikander Mirza
Preity Zinta
Hameeda Mirza
Shabana Azmi
Mai (Ratan's Mother)
Karan Deol
Javed Mirza
Ali Fazal
Nasir Kazmi
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sunny Deol | Sikander Mirza |
| Preity Zinta | Hameeda Mirza |
| Shabana Azmi | Mai (Ratan's Mother) |
| Karan Deol | Javed Mirza |
| Ali Fazal | Nasir Kazmi |
Movie Summary & Key Moments
Key Moment
Description
Partition Begins
As India is divided in 1947, thousands of families are forced to leave their homes amid widespread violence and uncertainty.
A New Home
Sikander Mirza and his family are allotted an abandoned haveli in Lahore after migrating from Lucknow.
An Unexpected Resident
The family discovers an elderly Hindu woman still living in the mansion, refusing to leave her ancestral home.
Humanity Over Hatred
Despite religious tensions, unexpected bonds form as compassion slowly replaces fear and prejudice.
Hope Amid Division
The story highlights resilience, coexistence, and the enduring human spirit during one of history's darkest chapters.
| Key Moment | Description |
|---|---|
| Partition Begins | As India is divided in 1947, thousands of families are forced to leave their homes amid widespread violence and uncertainty. |
| A New Home | Sikander Mirza and his family are allotted an abandoned haveli in Lahore after migrating from Lucknow. |
| An Unexpected Resident | The family discovers an elderly Hindu woman still living in the mansion, refusing to leave her ancestral home. |
| Humanity Over Hatred | Despite religious tensions, unexpected bonds form as compassion slowly replaces fear and prejudice. |
| Hope Amid Division | The story highlights resilience, coexistence, and the enduring human spirit during one of history's darkest chapters. |