‘Please watch the film first, don’t make up your mind before seeing it’: Sunny Deol says ‘Batwara 1947’ is about people, not politics urges audiences to keep an ‘open mind’ With ‘Batwara 1947’ set to hit theatres soon, Sunny Deol has appealed to audiences to approach the film without preconceived opinions. Speaking during promotions, the actor said viewers should experience the story first before deciding what they think about it. According to Sunny, the film is not designed to make a political statement but to tell a moving human story set during one of the most significant chapters in Indian history.The actor emphasised that the makers remained faithful to the original vision of the story instead of changing it to match present-day discussions. During a promotional group interview in the city, Deol said, “This is the story we’re telling. The characters are exactly as they were written. We were never trying to neutralise anything or shape it according to the current climate. It is simply the story as it is.”
‘Batwara 1947’ focuses on people, not politics
Sunny Deol explained that the heart of the film lies in the emotional experiences of ordinary people whose lives were transformed by the Partition of India. Rather than taking sides in political or ideological debates, the narrative explores the pain, sacrifices and resilience of families caught in extraordinary circumstances. Sharing what he hopes audiences will take away from the film, Sunny said, “When you watch the film, you’ll forget all of that. You’ll become so involved in the journey that you’ll come out understanding what partition meant and how important it is to stand by yourself and your loved ones in the face of impossible circumstances.”
‘Gadar’ actor asks viewers to keep an open mind
As discussions surrounding historical subjects often generate strong opinions, Sunny requested audiences not to form conclusions before watching the film. He encouraged viewers to judge the project only after experiencing it on the big screen. He said, “Please watch the film first and then decide. Don’t make up your mind before seeing it.” Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, ‘Batwara 1947’ follows the lives of families affected by one of the largest mass migrations in modern history. While the historical setting plays an important role, the film primarily focuses on relationships, survival and hope during a time of unimaginable upheaval.Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, ‘Batwara 1947’ features Sunny Deol in the lead role alongside Preity Zinta, Karan Deol, and Shabana Azmi. The historical drama is scheduled to release in theatres on August 14.