Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta Meet Partition Survivors

Sunny Deol, Karan Deol, and Preity Zinta are set to meet Partition survivors and visit the Partition Museum as part of their promotional journey for the film Batwara 1947. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is slated for an Independence Day weekend release.

The film stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol, and is set against the backdrop of India's Partition. Sunny Deol reportedly received a pay cheque of Rs 60 crore for the film, while Preity Zinta reportedly charged Rs 10 crore for her role.

The trailer of Batwara 1947 was released on July 28, 2026. The film's story is set against one of the most traumatic events in Indian history: the partition. Some reports claim the film was made on a budget of Rs 150 crore, while others claim it was made on Rs 60-65 crore.

Ameesha Patel recently responded to social media users comparing Preity Zinta's Batwara 1947 look and character to her iconic role as Sakina in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. Ameesha chose to respond with warmth and humour, referencing Sunny Deol's legendary character Tara Singh from Gadar.

## Context The film's release comes after the success of Gadar 2, which was released in 2023. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which was released in 2001, continues to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. Batwara 1947 is set to release on August 14, 2026, and is expected to be a major hit, given its ensemble cast and historical drama genre.