Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, calls message timely

BJP MP and veteran actress Hema Malini has publicly praised stepson Sunny Deol's latest film Batwara 1947, calling it 'brilliant' and its message 'the need of the hour'. In a post on X, she said the film reminds viewers that humanity, mutual respect, and harmony are more important than hatred and division. She also commended director Rajkumar Santoshi and the performances of Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, and Preity Zinta, and congratulated producer Aamir Khan.

Free Press Journal reports that Batwara 1947 earned Rs 26.50 crore net in India over its first weekend, which it describes as disappointing against a reported budget of Rs 120 crore. Bollywood Hungama notes the film released worldwide on Partition Day, August 14, 2026, and marks the reunion of Santoshi and Sunny Deol after nearly three decades.