Did you know Rajkumar Santoshi narrated Batwara 1947 to Sunny Deol nearly 16 years before the film was made? Deets inside- Moneycontrol.com

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • moneycontrol.com15:30first to report
     Did you know Rajkumar Santoshi narrated Batwara 1947 to Sunny Deol nearly 16 years before the film was made? Deets inside- Moneycontrol.com

     Batwara 1947, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, has a long history. Director Rajkumar Santoshi first narrated the story to Sunny Deol nearly 16 years ago, but the project remained on hold until Aamir Khan backed the film.

2. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • indiatimes.com11:37
     Karan Deol reveals to Preity Zinta how dad Sunny Deol disciplined him: 'Pitai to kabhi nahi hui, bas ishara hi kaafi hota tha'

     Karan Deol recently gave fans a glimpse into his childhood during the Ahmedabad promotions of 'Batwara 1947'. The actor, who was accompanied by Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, participated in an interactive session with the audience, where several candid moments unfolded.

3. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • webindia123.com03:57
     'Batwara 1947's romantic track 'Tabassum' released
4. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • desiblitz.com13:22
     Sunny Deol tells us Why he made Batwara 1947

     In an exclusive interview with DESIblitz, Sunny Deol shares why he made Batwara 1947, Partition's human cost and reuniting with Preity Zinta.

5. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • newkerala.com17:15
     Sunny Deol Visits Partition Museum for 'Batwara 1947'

     Sunny Deol and Karan Deol tour Amritsar's Partition Museum during promotions. Film stars Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal; releases August 14, 2026.

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     • ianslive.in9 Aug, 11:36their copy
6. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • ianslive.in10:25
     Kanikka Kapur on witnessing Sunny Deol’s performance: ‘The whole set used to go silent’

     Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Actress Kanikka Kapur has opened up about her experience of meeting veteran actor Sunny Deol while working on the film ‘Dono’, which also marked the acting debut of his son Rajveer Deol.

7. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • freepressjournal.in08:37
     Batwara 1947 FIRST Review: Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta Starrer Is 'A Beautifully Made Film With A Powerful Message'

     Producer Ramesh Taurani has called Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947 a

8. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • Times of India08:21
     ‘Batwara 1947’ review: Fans praise Sunny Deol, say ‘Aankhon mein emotion’

     The theatrical release of Sunny Deol's latest venture, 'Batwara 1947', is taking the audience by storm, as social media bursts with reviews. Viewers are lauding Deol's intense and heartfelt performance in this adaptation of a play focused on the events surrounding the 1947 Partition. Notably, 'Batwara 1947' is navigating a competitive landscape filled with other opening films.

9. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • webindia123.com08:28
     "It reminds us of humanity, mutual respect, and harmony": Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947'
10. Thu, 20 August 2026

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    • filmfare.com12:52
      Rajkumar Santoshi Recalls Investors Calling Sunny Deol’s Role in Batwara 1947 Risky

      Rajkumar Santoshi reveals investors hesitated over Batwara 1947 as Sunny Deol portrays a Muslim staying in Lahore.

    • indiatimes.com14:52
      Rajkumar Santoshi on whether Sunny Deol's Muslim character damaged 'Batwara 1947' at box office: 'We had thought about it'

      Director Rajkumar Santoshi has opened up about whether casting Sunny Deol as a Muslim character in 'Batwara 1947' posed any risk to the film's box office prospects, admitting that the thought had crossed their minds during the making of the film. Here's what the filmmaker shared about what happened behind the scenes.

11. Sat, 22 August 2026

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    • indiatimes.com12:30
      I'm pro-India and humanity: Rajkumar Santoshi on 'Batwara 1947' backlash

      Humanity stands above all religions, says Rajkumar Santoshi, who uses the belief as a subtext in his new Partition drama "Batwara 1947" that determinedly does not demonise any religion or country.

12. Tue, 25 August 2026

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    • mensxp.com11:39
      Why Batwara 1947 Failed Despite Sunny-Santoshi Duo & Nostalgia Bait? Trade Pundits Decode

      Aamir Khan produced heavy loss as a producer with Batwara 1947.