Batwara 1947
The story of an elderly Muslim woman who refuses to leave her ancestral home in Lahore, only to have a Hindu refugee family from Lucknow allotted to her house following the events of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi · Action · Drama · War · 145 min · 2026
Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Studio
Aamir Khan Productions
Release
2026-08-13
Runtime
145 min
Genres
Action, Drama, War
Full Plot
In the aftermath of India's partition, a Muslim family migrates from Lucknow to Lahore, seeking refuge in a newly allocated haveli left behind by Hindu owners. However, they soon discover an elderly Punjabi woman claiming ownership of the property, sparking tension and emotional conflict. As the characters navigate their new reality, intricate relationships are tested against the turbulent backdrop of 1947's partition.
Cast & Characters
Sikander Mirza
Sunny Deol
Hamida Mirza
Preity Zinta
Mai
Shabana Azmi
Javed Mirza
Karan Deol
Tanvir S. Mirza, Sikander and Hamida’s daughter
Khushi Hajare
Kanikka Kapur
Tabassum
Isha Sandhir
Ratan, Durgavati's son
Khalid Siddiqui
Ratan's wife
Rukhsar Rehman
Muhammad Shah
Parminder Singh Kainth
Ratan's daughter
Shivika Rishi
Ambika Nagwani
Pankaj Raina
Rashid Khan Arman
Rajan Modi
Mushtaq Mohd. Khan
Chandan Dilawar
Did You Know?
Rajkumar Santoshi has directed 3 films in our catalog, including The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Andaz Apna Apna.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was originally titled Lahore 1947, but the historical drama film was renamed Batwara 1947 to avoid potential political controversies and geopolitical sensitivities amid strained relations between India and Pakistan.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The production of the film involved extensive research to accurately depict the historical period of India’s partition and the subsequent division of the Punjab.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
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Batwara 1947 was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
