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Sunny Deol's Partition Film Faced Investor Fear
20 Aug
Summary
- Investors shunned Sunny Deol's Partition film due to his Muslim character.
- Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi struggled for financial backing.
- Aamir Khan offered to produce the film if others refused.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi encountered substantial difficulties in securing financial backing for his Partition drama, 'Batwara 1947'. Many investors and distributors were reportedly reluctant to support the project, primarily because Sunny Deol was cast as a Muslim character, a departure from his usual action-hero roles.
Santoshi explained that the film's Partition backdrop was also considered a risky subject by potential financiers. These concerns led to hesitation, with some suggesting a more conventional action film similar to Deol's past hits like 'Ghayal' or 'Ghatak'.
In contrast to the widespread apprehension, Aamir Khan was aware of the film's situation and offered strong support. Khan indicated his willingness to produce 'Batwara 1947' if no other financial backing could be secured by the filmmakers.
'Batwara 1947,' which marks a reunion between Santoshi and Deol after nearly three decades, is based on a 1989 play. It depicts a married couple's forced migration to Pakistan post-Partition and the complexities they face upon occupying a house already inhabited by a Hindu woman, whom Deol's character endeavors to protect.
