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Preity Zinta shares Hamida look test as Batwara 1947 nears release
Preity Zinta shared a look test photo for Batwara 1947 on the eve of its release. She said it captured the first glimpse of her character Hamida and quoted Rumi: "If everything…
The Story in Brief
Preity Zinta shared a look test photo for Batwara 1947 on the eve of its release. She said it captured the first glimpse of her character Hamida and quoted Rumi: "If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light."
The Rajkumar Santoshi film, set in Lahore during Partition, stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal. It marks Zinta's return after eight years. India Today reports it is inspired by Asghar Wajahat's play. The film clashes with Awarapan 2 on August 14.
The Indian Opinion
The nostalgic look-test post and Rumi quote are classic pre-release marketing, but fans' comparisons to actresses like Nargis and Vyjayanthimala set an unfair benchmark. Batwara 1947 tackles Partition, a theme that can easily tip into melodrama. The real test will be whether the film offers nuance or just sentiment. The box office clash with Awarapan 2 will reveal which narrative wins.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
