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Batwara 1947 Unites Gadar Critics & Stars in New Role Reversal
19 Aug
Summary
- Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi reunite in Batwara 1947 after past Gadar film criticism.
- Azmi criticized Gadar for potentially confusing nationalism and provoking sentiments.
- In Batwara 1947, Deol plays a Muslim migrant protecting a Hindu woman played by Azmi.
The release of Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama, Batwara 1947, brings actors Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi together on screen, years after Azmi publicly criticized Deol's 2001 film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. Gadar faced scrutiny for its depiction of Partition and cross-border tensions, with Azmi calling it provocative and confusing regarding nationalism and religious sentiments.
In response to the criticism at the time, Deol expressed disappointment with Azmi's remarks, suggesting those who raised objections were seeking publicity and that the film's massive success vindicated it. He defended Gadar's narrative as pure and innocent, dismissing claims of an anti-national stance or hurt religious sentiments as products of warped minds.
Batwara 1947 presents a thematic reversal, with Sunny Deol portraying Sikandar, a Muslim migrant in Lahore who protects an elderly Hindu woman. This role is played by Shabana Azmi, creating a poignant full-circle moment for the two established actors as they share the screen in this historical saga.
