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	== Production ==		== Production ==

	Then in February 2024, Aamir Khan came on board as producer, through Aamir Khan Productions, and it was ~~pretty much~~ a big note for the project.		Then in February 2024, Aamir Khan came on board as producer, through Aamir Khan Productions, and it was a big note for the project. The film is an adaptation of Asghar Wajahat's well known play ''Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai''. Rajkumar Santoshi wrote the screenplay, while the story and dialogues were shaped by Santoshi along with Wajahat. On 9 June 2026, the makers decided to switch things and officially changed the title from ''Lahore 1947'' to '''Batwara 1947''' via a motion poster.

	The film is an adaptation of Asghar Wajahat's well known play ''Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai''. Rajkumar Santoshi wrote the screenplay, while the story and dialogues were shaped by Santoshi along with Wajahat. On 9 June 2026, the makers decided to switch things and officially changed the title from ''Lahore 1947'' to '''Batwara 1947''' via a motion poster.

	=== Filming ===		=== Filming ===

	Principal photography started in February 2024, and wrapped up in October 2025. The production tried to bring back ~~the feel, like~~ the atmosphere of Lahore and undivided Punjab, using grand sets constructed in Lucknow and Mumbai, plus location shoots that took place in Punjab and Varanasi.		Principal photography started in February 2024, and wrapped up in October 2025. The production tried to bring back the atmosphere of Lahore and undivided Punjab, using grand sets constructed in Lucknow and Mumbai, plus location shoots that took place in [[Punjab]] and Varanasi.

	One of the biggest, most involving segments was the large train scene showing migration during the Partition of India. That part was shot across several weeks, using specially designed period railway sets, with hundreds of background artists standing by, for ~~that~~ crowd density ~~thing~~.		One of the biggest, most involving segments was the large train scene showing migration during the Partition of India. That part was shot across several weeks, using specially designed period railway sets, with hundreds of background artists standing by, for crowd density.

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
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	=== Distribution ===		=== Distribution ===

	As for distribution, the details still have not been officially announced~~, not yet, sort of pending~~.		As for distribution, the details still have not been officially announced.

	== Marketing ==		== Marketing ==

	Before things were finalized, the film was promoted under the earlier name ''Lahore 1947'' . Later, it was officially renamed '''Batwara 1947''' on '''9 June 2026'''~~, and yes that change was confirmed publicly~~. The makers also unveiled a motion poster, and from that poster they announced the updated title, plus the date for the theatrical release.		Before things were finalized, the film was promoted under the earlier name ''Lahore 1947'' . Later, it was officially renamed '''Batwara 1947''' on '''9 June 2026'''. The makers also unveiled a motion poster, and from that poster they announced the updated title, plus the date for the theatrical release.

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==

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	}}Batwara 1947 is an upcoming [[Indian]] Hindi-language period drama film co-written and directed by ~~'''~~Rajkumar Santoshi~~'''~~ and produced by ~~'''~~Aamir Khan~~'''~~ under the banner of ~~'''~~Aamir Khan Productions~~'''~~. Set in Lahore during the Partition of India in 1947, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat's acclaimed play ''Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai''. The film stars ~~'''~~Sunny Deol~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Preity Zinta~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Shabana Azmi~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Karan Deol~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Ali Fazal~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Abhimanyu Singh~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Khushi Hajare'', and ~~'''~~Kanikka Kapur~~'''~~. It is scheduled for theatrical release on '''14 August 2026'''.		}}Batwara 1947 is an upcoming [[Indian]] Hindi-language period drama film co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Set in Lahore during the Partition of India in 1947, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat's acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai. The film stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, Abhimanyu Singh, Khushi Hajare, and Kanikka Kapur. It is scheduled for theatrical release on '''14 August 2026'''.

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	== Cast ==		== Cast ==

	* Sunny Deol as '''Sikander Mirza'''		* [[Sunny Deol]] as '''Sikander Mirza'''
	* Preity Zinta as '''Hamida Mirza'''		* Preity Zinta as '''Hamida Mirza'''
	* Shabana Azmi as '''Durgavati Devi (Mai)'''		* Shabana Azmi as '''Durgavati Devi (Mai)'''

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| dialogues = Asghar Wajahat Rajkumar Santoshi
| starring = Sunny Deol Preity Zinta Shabana Azmi Karan Deol Ali Fazal Abhimanyu Singh Khushi Hajare Kanikka Kapur
| music = '''Songs:''' A. R. Rahman '''Lyrics:''' Javed Akhtar
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}}Batwara 1947 is an upcoming [[Indian]] Hindi-language period drama film co-written and directed by '''Rajkumar Santoshi''' and produced by '''Aamir Khan''' under the banner of '''Aamir Khan Productions'''. Set in Lahore during the Partition of India in 1947, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat's acclaimed play ''Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai''. The film stars '''Sunny Deol''', '''Preity Zinta''', '''Shabana Azmi''', '''Karan Deol''', '''Ali Fazal''', '''Abhimanyu Singh''', '''Khushi Hajare'', and '''Kanikka Kapur'''. It is scheduled for theatrical release on '''14 August 2026'''.

== Plot ==

== Cast ==

* Sunny Deol as '''Sikander Mirza'''
* Preity Zinta as '''Hamida Mirza'''
* Shabana Azmi as '''Durgavati Devi (Mai)'''
* Karan Deol as '''Javed Mirza'''
* Ali Fazal as '''Nasir Kazmi'''
* Abhimanyu Singh as '''Yaqoob Pehalwan'''
* Khushi Hajare as '''Tanvir Mirza'''
* Kanikka Kapur
* Parminder Singh Kainth as '''Muhammad Shah'''

== Production ==

Then in February 2024, Aamir Khan came on board as producer, through Aamir Khan Productions, and it was pretty much a big note for the project.

The film is an adaptation of Asghar Wajahat's well known play ''Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya O Jamya E Nai''. Rajkumar Santoshi wrote the screenplay, while the story and dialogues were shaped by Santoshi along with Wajahat. On 9 June 2026, the makers decided to switch things and officially changed the title from ''Lahore 1947'' to '''Batwara 1947''' via a motion poster.

=== Filming ===

Principal photography started in February 2024, and wrapped up in October 2025. The production tried to bring back the feel, like the atmosphere of Lahore and undivided Punjab, using grand sets constructed in Lucknow and Mumbai, plus location shoots that took place in Punjab and Varanasi.

One of the biggest, most involving segments was the large train scene showing migration during the Partition of India. That part was shot across several weeks, using specially designed period railway sets, with hundreds of background artists standing by, for that crowd density thing.

== Soundtrack ==

The film’s music is composed by '''A. R. Rahman''', while the lyrics are penned by '''Javed Akhtar''' .

{| class="wikitable"
! No.
! Title
! Lyrics
! Music
! Singer(s)
! Length
|-
| 1
| Kahaan Chale Gaye Ho Ram
| Javed Akhtar
| A. R. Rahman
| Shaan, Anuradha Paudwal
| 4:20
|}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===

The film was originally scheduled to release on '''23 January 2025''', but it got delayed because of post production stuff, like finishing touches. Now it is set for theatrical release on '''14 August 2026''' , and it also lines up with the Independence Day weekend.

=== Distribution ===

As for distribution, the details still have not been officially announced, not yet, sort of pending.

== Marketing ==

Before things were finalized, the film was promoted under the earlier name ''Lahore 1947'' . Later, it was officially renamed '''Batwara 1947''' on '''9 June 2026''', and yes that change was confirmed publicly. The makers also unveiled a motion poster, and from that poster they announced the updated title, plus the date for the theatrical release.

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===

The film has not been released yet.

=== Box office ===

The film has not been released yet.

== Box Office Collection ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Date
! Day
! Collection
! Notes
|-
| colspan="4" align="center" | The film has not been released yet.
|}

== External links ==

* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29330744/ IMDB]

== See also ==

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian period drama films]]
[[Category:Indian historical drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Rajkumar Santoshi]]
[[Category:Films shot in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian cinema]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
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