Batwara 1947 is set against the backdrop of India's Partition and features Sunny Deol in a very different role. He plays a Muslim man who migrates to Pakistan but discovers that a Hindu woman, portrayed by Shabana Azmi, is still living upstairs in his home.
As communal tensions and violence escalate, his character decides to protect her while trying to keep his own family safe. The film has also brought Preity Zinta back to the big screen after a long gap.
Batwara 1947 marks the first on-screen collaboration between Sunny Deol and his son Karan Deol, who plays his son in the film. The cast also includes Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare and Kanikka Kapur.
Despite appreciation for Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi's performances, the film's opening has remained subdued. With the Independence Day weekend still underway, its performance over the next few days will determine whether it can recover from its slow start.
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