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Spiritual Leaders Unite for Partition Film Screening
20 Aug
Summary
- Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi hosts a special screening for diverse spiritual leaders.
- The film 'Batwara 1947' explores themes of humanity and harmony during the Partition.
- Prominent leaders from multiple faiths will attend the Mumbai event.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is organizing a special screening of his film 'Batwara 1947' in Mumbai, dedicated to leaders from diverse spiritual and faith communities. The event, scheduled after the film's theatrical release on August 14, 2026, will unite prominent figures representing various faiths.
The gathering aims to facilitate a discussion on the film's core messages of humanity, love, and harmony. These themes are particularly poignant given the film's setting amidst the tumultuous Partition of India. Attendees will include religious scholars and spiritual guides from different backgrounds.
'Batwara 1947' boasts an ensemble cast featuring Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. This film also marks a significant reunion between director Rajkumar Santoshi and actor Sunny Deol after nearly three decades, following their earlier collaborations. The movie is produced by Aamir Khan Productions with music by A. R. Rahman and lyrics by Javed Akhtar.
