# Preity Zinta revisits first look of Batwara 1947 character Hamida 2026-08-14T18:04:47+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Preity Zinta shared a monochrome look-test photograph from her upcoming film *Batwara 1947* on social media on August 13, calling it the first glimpse of her character Hamida. The film marks her return to the big screen after eight years. She wrote that on the eve of release she wanted to go back to where it all started. The photo shows her in a simple saree with a floral border, her head covered with the pallu, wavy hair and gold bangles. NDTV reports the film is based on Asghar Wajahat's play *Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai*. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, it stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol. Set against the 1947 Partition, the movie released in theatres on August 14. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - ndtv.com Tags: Batwara 1947, Bollywood, Preity Zinta Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/preity-zinta-revisits-first-look-as-hamida-from-batwara-1947/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/preity-zinta-revisits-first-look-as-hamida-from-batwara-1947/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.